IN TAE KIM
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, IN TAE KIM — a new single-family housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 805 MOKULUA DR, KAILUA, HI 96734 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $27,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-11-05.
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 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 $27,000.00 is more than 7.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236115). 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 15 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 18, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 30, 2016. Of the 15 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 $27,000.00 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 $1,800.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for In Tae Kim reveals a pervasive and systemic failure to manage fundamental life-safety hazards common
This facility's $27,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236115 industry in HI. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,488.
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What OSHA violations was IN TAE KIM cited for?
IN TAE KIM received 15 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $27,000.00. The inspection opened on 2015-11-05.
How much was IN TAE KIM fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $27,000.00 against IN TAE KIM in KAILUA, HI. Average per citation: $1,800.00.
Is IN TAE KIM a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, IN TAE KIM has a risk score of 22 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 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $27,000.00 is above the industry average.