DONALDSON ENTERPRISES INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DONALDSON ENTERPRISES INC — a hazardous waste collection facility located at 99-990 PAKELA ST #A-21, WAIPAHU, HI 96797 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $415,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-04-12.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $415,200.00 is more than 99.9× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562112). 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 12 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 7 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. 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 September 30, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 10, 2011. Of the 12 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 $34,600.00 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 2011 enforcement action against Donaldson Enterprises Inc. represents a catastrophic failure in the
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What OSHA violations was DONALDSON ENTERPRISES INC cited for?
DONALDSON ENTERPRISES INC received 12 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $415,200.00. The inspection opened on 2011-04-12.
How much was DONALDSON ENTERPRISES INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $415,200.00 against DONALDSON ENTERPRISES INC in WAIPAHU, HI. Average per citation: $34,600.00.
Is DONALDSON ENTERPRISES INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DONALDSON ENTERPRISES INC has a risk score of 76 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Hazardous Waste Collection facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $415,200.00 is above the industry average.