AMERICAN FUMIGATION SERVICES LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMERICAN FUMIGATION SERVICES LLC — a exterminating and pest control services facility located at 96-1348 WAIHONA ST, PEARL CITY, HI 96782 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $100,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-09-22.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $100,000.00 is more than 24.1× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561710). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
State Context: Within HI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 20,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,502.81.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 15, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 30, 2023. Of the 3 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $33,333.33 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against American Fumigation Services LLC represents a severe indictment of the facility’s safety culture,
This facility's $100,000 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561710 industry in HI. The state average penalty for this industry is $17,990.
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What OSHA violations was AMERICAN FUMIGATION SERVICES LLC cited for?
AMERICAN FUMIGATION SERVICES LLC received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $100,000.00. The inspection opened on 2022-09-22.
How much was AMERICAN FUMIGATION SERVICES LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $100,000.00 against AMERICAN FUMIGATION SERVICES LLC in PEARL CITY, HI. Average per citation: $33,333.33.
Is AMERICAN FUMIGATION SERVICES LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AMERICAN FUMIGATION SERVICES LLC has a risk score of 56 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Exterminating and Pest Control Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $100,000.00 is above the industry average.