Tier 4 Systematic

HOBAN E & C USA INC

📍 94 200 PAIOA PLACE, WAIPAHU, HI 96797🏭 Golf Courses and Country Clubs (NAICS 713910)📅 2019-11-21
$28,743.00
Total Penalties
12
Citations
21/100
Risk Score
385
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HOBAN E & C USA INC — a golf courses and country clubs facility located at 94 200 PAIOA PLACE, WAIPAHU, HI 96797 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,743.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-11-21.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.2 per 100 full-time workers — 56% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.8 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $28,743.00 is more than 8.0× the national average of $3,576.90 for facilities in the Arts sector (NAICS 713910). This sector encompasses 7,371 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $26.4M.

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 12 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 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 March 10, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 20, 2020. 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 cumulative penalty of $28,743.00 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 $2,395.25 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Hoban E & C USA Inc. reveals a systemic collapse of

Industry Benchmark (HI)

This facility's $28,743 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 713910 industry in HI. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,617.

$7,617
State Avg
$28,743
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 12 Citations
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,060.25Gravity: 5Issued: March 10, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(k)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 10, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,060.25Gravity: 5Issued: March 10, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 10, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $4,048.50Gravity: 5Issued: March 10, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 10, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $3,238.80Gravity: 5Issued: March 10, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(04)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $4,048.20Gravity: 5Issued: March 10, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(06)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 10, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $3,238.80Gravity: 5Issued: March 10, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 10, 2020Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $4,048.20Gravity: 5Issued: March 10, 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was HOBAN E & C USA INC cited for?

HOBAN E & C USA INC received 12 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,743.00. The inspection opened on 2019-11-21.

How much was HOBAN E & C USA INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $28,743.00 against HOBAN E & C USA INC in WAIPAHU, HI. Average per citation: $2,395.25.

Is HOBAN E & C USA INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, HOBAN E & C USA INC has a risk score of 21 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Golf Courses and Country Clubs facilities is $3,576.90. This facility penalty of $28,743.00 is above the industry average.