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Wholesale Trade · Honolulu, HI

Waltz Engineering INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Waltz Engineering INC ranks #72,066 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$2,505
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,066
of 99,447 penalized employers

Waltz Engineering INC in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,505. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Waltz Engineering INC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,066 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, SLC Recycling Industries INC in Warren, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,500 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#72,066
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Waltz Engineering INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Waltz Engineering INC runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$2,505 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Waltz Engineering INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDCO ENVIRONMENTAL & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TROIS ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GAVILON GRAIN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JACKSON BEVERAGE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. TRAILER PARTS &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SIOUX CITY COMPRESSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ROBERT WALLICK ASSOC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HUTCHISON MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE HOLT PAPER AND C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21RESTAURANT DEPOT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MIDSTATE BAKERY DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HI-WAY AUTO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8L&W SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1INDUSTRIAL STEEL & W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PICKETT SALVAGE LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RUDY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ELYSIUM TILE FLORIDA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAGRAM PAPER STOCK, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6YOUNG'S MARKET COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADESA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Waltz Engineering INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Waltz Engineering INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Waltz Engineering INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Waltz Engineering INC is the #3,412 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,505).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,505 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Waltz Engineering INC Compares

Waltz Engineering INC's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-03-13

Last Inspection

2017-10-13

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,253

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,253 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$2,505

Current Penalty Amount

$2,505

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,505

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Waltz Engineering INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Waltz Engineering INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $2,505 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,253 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Waltz Engineering INC, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,505 here).

Aaromet Metal Recycling, LLC $2,500 OH Utica General Truck CO. INC. $2,500 NY US Foods, INC. $2,500 NY Construction Material Recycling INC $2,500 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dco Environmental & Recycling 2 insp. Jackson, MO Trois Enterprises INC 2 insp. Laredo, TX Gavilon Grain, LLC 2 insp. Nebraska City, NE Jackson Beverage, LLC 2 insp. Lagrange, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aaromet Metal Recycling, LLC
Cleveland, OH
3 inspections $2,500
Utica General Truck CO. INC.
Syracuse, NY
2 inspections $2,500
Construction Material Recycling INC
Willard, UT
2 inspections $2,500
SLC Recycling Industries INC
Warren, MI
2 inspections $2,500
US Fab LLC
Seattle, WA
4 inspections $2,500

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What to do with this record

Use Waltz Engineering INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Waltz Engineering INC against Aaromet Metal Recycling, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Waltz Engineering INC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • Waltz Engineering INC also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Waltz Engineering INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Waltz Engineering INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Waltz Engineering INC have? ▼
Waltz Engineering INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,505.
How many OSHA inspections has Waltz Engineering INC had? ▼
Waltz Engineering INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-13 and the most recent on 2017-10-13. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Waltz Engineering INC? ▼
Waltz Engineering INC has been assessed $2,505 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Waltz Engineering INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Waltz Engineering INC has 3 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.
Has Waltz Engineering INC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Waltz Engineering INC, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Waltz Engineering INC operate in? ▼
Waltz Engineering INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423850). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Waltz Engineering INC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Waltz Engineering INC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Waltz Engineering INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Waltz Engineering INC ranks #72,066 (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 Waltz Engineering INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Waltz Engineering INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,505 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, SLC Recycling Industries INC in Warren, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,500 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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