HALE MAHAOLU
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HALE MAHAOLU — a administration of housing programs facility located at 200 HINA AV, KAHULUI, HI 96732 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $78,375.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-06-07.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $78,375.00 is more than 51.6× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 925110). 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 100th percentile among 20,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,502.81.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 December 3, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 13, 2013. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $26,125.00 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.
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What OSHA violations was HALE MAHAOLU cited for?
HALE MAHAOLU received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $78,375.00. The inspection opened on 2013-06-07.
How much was HALE MAHAOLU fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $78,375.00 against HALE MAHAOLU in KAHULUI, HI. Average per citation: $26,125.00.
Is HALE MAHAOLU a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HALE MAHAOLU has a risk score of 16 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Administration of Housing Programs facilities is $1,518.52. This facility penalty of $78,375.00 is above the industry average.