CS WHOLESALE GROCERS INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CS WHOLESALE GROCERS INC — a refrigerated warehousing and storage facility located at 3140 UALENA ST, HONOLULU, HI 96819 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,116.25. The inspection case was opened on 2013-03-07.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $20,116.25 is more than 3.6× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493120). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within HI, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 20,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,502.81.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 26, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 5, 2013. Of the 9 total citations, 9 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $20,116.25 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $2,235.14 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for this C&S Wholesale Grocers facility reveals a systemic failure in life safety and emergency
This facility's $20,116 penalty is higher than 82% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493120 industry in HI. The state average penalty for this industry is $25,714.
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What OSHA violations was CS WHOLESALE GROCERS INC cited for?
CS WHOLESALE GROCERS INC received 9 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,116.25. The inspection opened on 2013-03-07.
How much was CS WHOLESALE GROCERS INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,116.25 against CS WHOLESALE GROCERS INC in HONOLULU, HI. Average per citation: $2,235.14.
Is CS WHOLESALE GROCERS INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CS WHOLESALE GROCERS INC has a risk score of 8 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $20,116.25 is above the industry average.