DOT-HIGHWAYS DIVISION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DOT-HIGHWAYS DIVISION — a regulation and administration of transportation programs facility located at 650 PALAPALA DRIVE, KAHULUI, HI 96732 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,015.50. The inspection case was opened on 2018-05-22.
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 4.4 per 100 full-time workers — 63% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.7 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $19,015.50 is more than 12.5× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 926120). This sector encompasses 25,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $39.4M.
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 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 July 27, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 31, 2018. Of the 9 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 cumulative penalty of $19,015.50 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 $2,112.83 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for the DOT-Highways Division facility in Kahului reveals a systemic breakdown in respiratory
This facility's $19,016 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 926120 industry in HI. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,229.
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What OSHA violations was DOT-HIGHWAYS DIVISION cited for?
DOT-HIGHWAYS DIVISION received 9 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,015.50. The inspection opened on 2018-05-22.
How much was DOT-HIGHWAYS DIVISION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,015.50 against DOT-HIGHWAYS DIVISION in KAHULUI, HI. Average per citation: $2,112.83.
Is DOT-HIGHWAYS DIVISION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DOT-HIGHWAYS DIVISION has a risk score of 7 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 Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs facilities is $1,518.52. This facility penalty of $19,015.50 is above the industry average.