State enforcement profile · #54 of 56 by penalties
Workplace enforcement in American Samoa
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Samoa has 193 employers in the federal enforcement record, with 434 OSHA inspections and $2.9M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $2.0M in back wages across 78 enforcement cases.
- 193
- Employers
- 434
- Inspections
- $2.9M
- OSHA penalties
- $2.0M
- Back wages
The state in one line
American Samoa ranks #54 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 829 violations cited across 434 inspections and $2.0M in wages recovered for workers.
- #54
- of 56 states by penalties
- 1.91
- violations per inspection
- $15K
- avg penalty per employer
- 78
- WHD wage-theft cases
What to check next
American Samoa's enforcement record is one jurisdiction in a national pattern. Treat it as a benchmark to drill down from, not a verdict on the state overall.
- American Samoa averages 1.91 violations per inspection, at or below the 2.21 national average across 56 states.
- See American Samoa's single worst-cited employer in full detail. Paramount Builders, LTD. record
- Compare American Samoa against a similarly-sized state by employer count. Northern Mariana Islands record
- Put two employers head-to-head on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
What the data says about American Samoa
Federal workplace enforcement in American Samoa covers 193 employers with 434 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 829 violations statewide, yielding 1.91 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $2.9M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $15K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $2.0M in back wages across 78 cases - an average of $25K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts, reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Where American Samoa ranks nationally
Average OSHA penalty per tracked employer, vs all 56 U.S. jurisdictions
$15,128 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% of 56 U.S. jurisdictions
Each bar is a $2K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. 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
Top OSHA & wage enforcement actions in American Samoa
Ranked by combined OSHA penalties and DOL Wage & Hour Division back wages. Some employers below have wage-theft cases with zero OSHA safety violations, or vice versa; check the Inspections/Violations columns before drawing safety conclusions.
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty + wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paramount Builders, LTD. Pago Pago | 17 | 44 | $1.3M |
| 2 | Nana's Construction, INC. Pago Pago | 13 | 29 | $280K |
| 3 | ASG Dept of Public Safety - Corrections Pago Pago | 0 | 0 | $256K |
| 4 | ASG - Department of Public Safety Pago Pago | 0 | 0 | $235K |
| 5 | Paramount Builders, Limited Pago Pago | 19 | 19 | $228K |
| 6 | American Samoa Government Pago Pago | 0 | 0 | $173K |
| 7 | Manua's Store Pago Pago | 0 | 0 | $120K |
| 8 | Paramount Builders, INC. Pago Pago | 4 | 14 | $112K |
| 9 | American Samoa Power Authority Pago Pago | 0 | 0 | $111K |
| 10 | Starkist Samoa CO. Pago Pago | 4 | 8 | $98K |
| 11 | K.S. Mart Pago Pago | 2 | 5 | $88K |
| 12 | Bluesky Pago Pago | 0 | 0 | $80K |
| 13 | American Samoa - ASTCA Pago Pago | 0 | 0 | $63K |
| 14 | ASG Department of Public Safety Pago Pago | 0 | 0 | $62K |
| 15 | Purse Seine Samoa, INC. Pago Pago | 6 | 9 | $51K |
| 16 | Toa Bar and Grill Pago Pago | 0 | 0 | $51K |
| 17 | ASG Dept. of Legal Affairs Pago Pago | 0 | 0 | $46K |
| 18 | Triple T Services INC. Pago Pago | 10 | 12 | $44K |
| 19 | O & O Pago Pago | 0 | 0 | $42K |
| 20 | O & O INC. Pago Pago | 2 | 3 | $41K |
All employers in American Samoa
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Industries in American Samoa
Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within American Samoa.
Top Cities in American Samoa
The 1 cities with the most employers in the federal enforcement record within American Samoa.
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor · Verify with OSHA establishment search →
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor · DOL WHD data →
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