HYATT CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HYATT CORPORATION — a hotels (except casino hotels) and motels facility located at 2424 KALAKAUA AVE, HONOLULU, HI 96815 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 23 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $82,021.80. The inspection case was opened on 2018-06-19.
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 3.6 per 100 full-time workers — 33% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $82,021.80 is more than 29.5× the national average of $2,782.05 for facilities in the Food Services sector (NAICS 721110). This sector encompasses 22,815 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $63.5M.
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 23 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 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 November 29, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 11, 2018. Of the 23 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 $82,021.80 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 $3,566.17 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2018 inspection of this hospitality facility revealed a systemic failure in managing high-risk
This facility's $82,022 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 721110 industry in HI. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,326.
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What OSHA violations was HYATT CORPORATION cited for?
HYATT CORPORATION received 23 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $82,021.80. The inspection opened on 2018-06-19.
How much was HYATT CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $82,021.80 against HYATT CORPORATION in HONOLULU, HI. Average per citation: $3,566.17.
Is HYATT CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HYATT CORPORATION has a risk score of 37 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 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels facilities is $2,782.05. This facility penalty of $82,021.80 is above the industry average.