Tier 5 Standard

GOODFELLOW BROS. LLC

📍 KONA VILLAGE 74-5035 QUEEN KAAHUMANU HWY, KAILUA KONA, HI 96740🏭 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (NAICS 237990)📅 2020-05-04
$21,861.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
5/100
Risk Score
396
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GOODFELLOW BROS. LLC — a other heavy and civil engineering construction facility located at KONA VILLAGE 74-5035 QUEEN KAAHUMANU HWY, KAILUA KONA, HI 96740 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,861.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-05-04.

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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,861.00 is more than 6.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237990). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

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 2 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 30, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 3, 2020. Of the 2 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 $21,861.00 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 $10,930.50 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement action against Goodfellow Bros. LLC underscores critical deficiencies in subsurface structural integrity protocols, specifically regarding the

Industry Benchmark (HI)

This facility's $21,861 penalty is higher than 89% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237990 industry in HI. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,052.

$8,052
State Avg
$21,861
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
OSHA Std. 12-110-2(B)(2)(A)
Serious
Penalty: $10,930.50Gravity: 10Issued: July 30, 2020Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 12-110-2(B)(2)(B)
Serious
Penalty: $10,930.50Gravity: 10Issued: July 30, 2020Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was GOODFELLOW BROS. LLC cited for?

GOODFELLOW BROS. LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,861.00. The inspection opened on 2020-05-04.

How much was GOODFELLOW BROS. LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $21,861.00 against GOODFELLOW BROS. LLC in KAILUA KONA, HI. Average per citation: $10,930.50.

Is GOODFELLOW BROS. LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GOODFELLOW BROS. LLC has a risk score of 5 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 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $21,861.00 is above the industry average.