Establishment profile
KAUAI BUILDERS LTD
3988 HALAU ST, LIHUE, HI, 96766
236210 — Industrial Building Construction
Summary
KAUAI BUILDERS LTD has accumulated 40 OSHA violations across 32 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $5,655 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 842 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KAUAI BUILDERS LTD appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
56% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 23 citations in this view · $5,655 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1410.006 C | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 1983 | Nov 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1150.001 A | 2 | 2 | — | Oct 1982 | Aug 1986 |
| 204000205C1 | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 1982 | Oct 1982 |
| 12-110-2(A)(3) | 1 | 1 | $1,238 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2015 |
| 12-110-2(F)(1)(A) | 1 | 1 | $1,238 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0602 C01 VIII B | 1 | 1 | $1,238 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2015 |
| 12-110-3(C) | 1 | 1 | $788 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L04 III | 1 | 1 | $735 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B14 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1270.002 F2 | 1 | 1 | $120 | Feb 1986 | Feb 1986 |
| 29 CFR 2050.008 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Sep 1982 | Sep 1982 |
| 324000904A | 1 | 1 | $50 | Sep 1982 | Sep 1982 |
| 29 CFR 2020.013 F01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1150.001 B | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1270.002 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1270.004 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 2020.013 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 2020.013 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1130.003 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1360.002 S01 C | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1988 | Sep 1988 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 2362 within HI. Peer group: 842 employers. This establishment has 40 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KAUAI BUILDERS LTD. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for KAUAI BUILDERS LTD. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for KAUAI BUILDERS LTD. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KAUAI BUILDERS LTD. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for KAUAI BUILDERS LTD. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for KAUAI BUILDERS LTD. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KAUAI BUILDERS LTD. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KAUAI BUILDERS, LTD. 3988 HALAU ST · LIHUE, HI, 96766 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for KAUAI BUILDERS LTD. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of AgricultureIGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2014-07-29$58,629
- Department of DefenseINSTALL THICK PADcontract · Last action 2009-07-30$11,578
- Department of DefensePAD AND ROADWAYcontract · Last action 2009-11-30$8,432
- Department of AgricultureCONSTRUCT A MOBILE STORAGE OFFICE 8' X 10' WITH: A>FRAME..2"X4" TREATED WOOD; B>ROOF..FLAT 2"X4" WOOD FRAME..EXTERIOR 3/4" PLYWOOD..INTERIOR TYPE X FIRE RATED GYP BOARD; C>WALLS..8' DOUBLE WALL..INTERIOR WALLS 1/2" GYP BOARD..EXTERIOR WALLcontract · Last action 2010-05-19$4,935
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 561790 - OTHER SERVICES TO BUILDINGS AND DWELLINGS. Last action: 2014-07-29. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-07 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $735 | |
| 2015-05-04 | Unprogrammed Related | 4 | 4 | $4,500 | |
| 2004-06-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-03-07 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $150 | |
| 1988-11-10 | Planned | 7 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-09-19 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-03-04 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-02-11 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-11-17 | Programmed Related | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-11-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-08-08 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-01-29 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $120 | |
| 1985-11-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-05-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-12-11 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-05-08 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-01-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-01-04 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-09-12 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-09-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-08-30 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-07-21 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-05-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-04-14 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-03-03 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-01-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-10-19 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-10-07 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-09-28 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-09-14 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $150 | |
| 1982-09-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-08-04 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KAUAI BUILDERS LTD from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is KAUAI BUILDERS LTD's OSHA violation history?
- KAUAI BUILDERS LTD has 32 OSHA inspections on record with 40 violations and $5,655 in total penalties.
- How does KAUAI BUILDERS LTD's safety record compare to its industry?
- KAUAI BUILDERS LTD operates in the industrial building construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.