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Waihona Builders LTD.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Waihona Builders LTD. ranks #66,480 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty43% serious
$3,230
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,480
of 99,447 penalized employers

Waihona Builders LTD. in Waipahu, HI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,230. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Waihona Builders LTD. 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,480 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ebsco Industries, INC. in Fernley, NV is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $3,230 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#66,480
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Waihona Builders LTD. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Waihona Builders LTD. runs well below peers (0.20x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,230 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Waihona Builders LTD..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.016.332.548.765.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWORCESTER ENVELOPE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNIVERSAL FABRICATIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25OTECH DELAWARE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29EARTH FRIENDLY PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35PEARL LEATHER FINISH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27ARGOS USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ENVIROTECH SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ROCK-IT NATURAL STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CTWWM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RONDO OF AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 62INGRAM READYMIX INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ETHOS MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11UNILEVER ICE CREAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TEJAS TUBULAR PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5K & S PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24METAMORA INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KHS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ALL-STATES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18OZARKS COCA-COLA/DR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PEWAG TRACTION CHAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Waihona Builders LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Waihona Builders LTD. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Waihona Builders LTD. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Waihona Builders LTD. sits at penalty rank #26,744 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,230 assessed).

How Waihona Builders LTD. Compares

Waihona Builders LTD.'s 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.20x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-11-26

Last Inspection

2018-08-28

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,615

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $1,615 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$7,480

Current Penalty Amount

$3,230

Penalty Reduction

56.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,250 from the initial assessment of $7,480. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Waihona Builders LTD. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Waihona Builders LTD. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $3,230 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,615 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Waihona Builders LTD., both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,230 here).

Ebsco Industries, INC. $3,230 NV Rexam Beverage Can Company $3,230 MN Compass Packaging $3,230 OH Masonite International Corporation $3,232 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Worcester Envelope Company 2 insp. Auburn, MA Universal Fabricating & Construction Services 2 insp. Columbus, OH Otech Delaware Corporation 2 insp. Rolling Prairie, IN Earth Friendly Products 2 insp. Norwood, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ebsco Industries, INC.
Fernley, NV
4 inspections $3,230
Rexam Beverage Can Company
Saint Paul, MN
2 inspections $3,230
Compass Packaging
Mantua, OH
2 inspections $3,230
Narabi
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Mee Trim, Inc .
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Waihona Builders LTD.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waihona Builders LTD. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Waihona Builders LTD.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Waihona Builders LTD. have? ▼
Waihona Builders LTD. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,230.
How many OSHA inspections has Waihona Builders LTD. had? ▼
Waihona Builders LTD. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-26 and the most recent on 2018-08-28. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Waihona Builders LTD.? ▼
Waihona Builders LTD. has been assessed $3,230 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,480 (a 56.8% reduction).
Does Waihona Builders LTD. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Waihona Builders LTD. has 6 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Waihona Builders LTD. operate in? ▼
Waihona Builders LTD. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321918). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Waihona Builders LTD. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Waihona Builders LTD. ranks #66,480 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Waihona Builders LTD.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Waihona Builders LTD.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,230 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ebsco Industries, INC. in Fernley, NV is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,230 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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