OSMOSE UTILITIES SERVICES INC DBA IKAIKA
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, OSMOSE UTILITIES SERVICES INC DBA IKAIKA — a power and communication line and related structures construction facility located at TOWER 22A KOOLAU TRANSMISSION LINE, KANEOHE, HI 96744 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-04-12.
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 2.8 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 $20,500.00 is more than 5.7× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237130). 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 6 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 June 20, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 23, 2013. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $20,500.00 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 $3,416.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Osmose Utilities Services Inc. at the Koolau Transmission Line reveals a critical
This facility's $20,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237130 industry in HI. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,601.
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What OSHA violations was OSMOSE UTILITIES SERVICES INC DBA IKAIKA cited for?
OSMOSE UTILITIES SERVICES INC DBA IKAIKA received 6 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,500.00. The inspection opened on 2013-04-12.
How much was OSMOSE UTILITIES SERVICES INC DBA IKAIKA fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,500.00 against OSMOSE UTILITIES SERVICES INC DBA IKAIKA in KANEOHE, HI. Average per citation: $3,416.67.
Is OSMOSE UTILITIES SERVICES INC DBA IKAIKA a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, OSMOSE UTILITIES SERVICES INC DBA IKAIKA 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 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $20,500.00 is above the industry average.