SEA-LAND SERVICE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SEA-LAND SERVICE, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at PIER 51A, SAND ISLAND ACCESS RD., HONOLULU, HI 96819 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-11-14.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 13, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 9, 1998. Of the 2 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 per-citation average of $35,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The 1997 inspection of Sea-Land Service’s Honolulu terminal
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What OSHA violations was SEA-LAND SERVICE, INC. cited for?
SEA-LAND SERVICE, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,000.00. The inspection opened on 1997-11-14.
How much was SEA-LAND SERVICE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $70,000.00 against SEA-LAND SERVICE, INC. in HONOLULU, HI. Average per citation: $35,000.00.
Is SEA-LAND SERVICE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SEA-LAND SERVICE, INC. has a risk score of 50 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $70,000.00 is above the industry average.