ISLAND RECYCLING INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ISLAND RECYCLING INC — a recyclable material merchant wholesalers facility located at 91-140 KAOMI LOOP, KAPOLEI, HI 96707 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,425.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-11-21.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $19,425.00 is more than 3.7× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423930). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
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 8 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 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 13, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 19, 2016. Of the 8 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 $19,425.00 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 $2,428.13 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2016 enforcement action against Island Recycling Inc. reveals a profound breakdown in
This facility's $19,425 penalty is higher than 86% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423930 industry in HI. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,629.
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What OSHA violations was ISLAND RECYCLING INC cited for?
ISLAND RECYCLING INC received 8 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,425.00. The inspection opened on 2016-11-21.
How much was ISLAND RECYCLING INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,425.00 against ISLAND RECYCLING INC in KAPOLEI, HI. Average per citation: $2,428.13.
Is ISLAND RECYCLING INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ISLAND RECYCLING INC has a risk score of 7 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $19,425.00 is above the industry average.