HALE MAHAOLU

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HALE MAHAOLU — a public administration 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.

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.

The enforcement record for Hale Mahaolu reveals a catastrophic breakdown in asbestos management protocols, specifically concerning the fundamental requirements