UNICOLD CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNICOLD CORPORATION — a refrigerated warehousing and storage facility located at 3140 UALENA STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96819 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 39 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $217,058.80. The inspection case was opened on 2013-02-13.
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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $217,058.80 is more than 39.2× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493120). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
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 39 citations spanning 7 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 August 9, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 13, 2013. Of the 39 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 $217,058.80 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 $5,565.61 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Unicold Corporation’s Honolulu facility reveals a profound systemic collapse of foundational safety
This facility's $217,059 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493120 industry in HI. The state average penalty for this industry is $25,714.
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What OSHA violations was UNICOLD CORPORATION cited for?
UNICOLD CORPORATION received 39 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $217,058.80. The inspection opened on 2013-02-13.
How much was UNICOLD CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $217,058.80 against UNICOLD CORPORATION in HONOLULU, HI. Average per citation: $5,565.61.
Is UNICOLD CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, UNICOLD CORPORATION has a risk score of 50 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 Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $217,058.80 is above the industry average.