COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP
4410 LAWEHANA ST, HONOLULU, HI 96818
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Inspection records
Apr 17, 2026#348891888Apr 17, 2026OpenPlanned (H) · Complete scope, SafetyOpen#348891888$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #348891888
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 17, 2026
- Closing Conference Date
- May 28, 2026
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 310
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 333 Keahole St #a, Honolulu, HI 96825
- Industry
- 424410 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Oct 19, 2017#342723368Oct 19, 2017Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#342723368$9,0003 viol.3 violations$9,000 in penalties
Inspection #342723368
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 19, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 2017
- Contested
- Jan 8, 2018
- Final Order
- Nov 15, 2018
- Closed
- Nov 23, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 287
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,700
- Penalties on Record
- $9,000
- Site Address
- 333 Keahole St #a, Honolulu, HI 96825
- Industry
- 424410 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $3,600 | $3,240 | Dec 22, 2017 | Jan 8, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,500 | $3,600 | Dec 22, 2017 | Jan 8, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 |
| 01004 | 12-60-2(A)(3) | Serious | 2 | 2 | $3,600 | $2,160 | Jan 22, 2018 | Jan 8, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 |
Aug 15, 2014#339908303Aug 15, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#339908303$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #339908303
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 15, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 15, 2014
- Final Order
- Oct 14, 2014
- Closed
- Nov 6, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 525 Alakawa Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
- Industry
- 452910
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 N06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | Oct 14, 2014 |
Jul 11, 2014#339847287Jul 11, 2014Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#339847287$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339847287
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 11, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 11, 2014
- Closed
- Jul 15, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 287
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 333 A Keahole Street, Honolulu, HI 96825
- Industry
- 452910
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Oct 15, 2009#313078024Oct 15, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#313078024$5001 viol.1 violation$500 in penalties
Inspection #313078024
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 15, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 20, 2009
- Closed
- Feb 9, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 525 Alakawa St, Honolulu, HI 96817
- Industry
- 452910
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.7 General Recording Criteria for Cases OSHA citation code: 19040007 B06 | Other | 1 | 35 | $1,000 | $500 | Dec 28, 2009 | - | - |
Apr 11, 2005#308485754Apr 11, 2005Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#308485754$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308485754
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 11, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 11, 2005
- Closed
- Apr 13, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 525 Alakawa St, Honolulu, HI 96817
- Industry
- 423990 Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
May 21, 2002#305300071May 21, 2002Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#305300071$1,9251 viol.1 violation$1,925 in penalties
Inspection #305300071
Dates
- Opened
- May 21, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 21, 2002
- Closed
- Oct 3, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 230
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,925
- Penalties on Record
- $1,925
- Site Address
- 333 Keahole St #a, Honolulu, HI 96825
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 600002 OSHA citation code: 600002 B02 AI | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,925 | $1,925 | Aug 12, 2002 | - | - |
Apr 2, 2002#305298218Apr 2, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#305298218$1,5005 viol.5 violations$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #305298218
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 2, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 3, 2002
- Closed
- May 20, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 333 Keahole St #a, Honolulu, HI 96825
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,500 | $1,500 | May 14, 2002 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | May 14, 2002 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 I | Serious | 2 | 15 | $0 | $0 | May 14, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IIIA | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | May 14, 2002 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IIID | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | May 14, 2002 | - | - |
Jul 22, 1992#103855631Jul 22, 1992Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#103855631$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103855631
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 22, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 22, 1992
- Closed
- Jul 24, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 460
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4410 Lawehana St, Honolulu, HI 96818
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
May 4, 1992#103858023May 4, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103858023$6907 viol.7 violations$690 in penalties
Inspection #103858023
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 1, 1992
- Closed
- Jan 14, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 460
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $690
- Penalties on Record
- $690
- Site Address
- 4410 Lawehana St, Honolulu, HI 96818
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 600002 OSHA citation code: 600002 A03 | Serious | 2 | 100 | $490 | $490 | Sep 30, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001B | 600002 OSHA citation code: 600002 B01 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Jul 20, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 102.1 OSHA citation code: 1020001 D04 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | May 4, 1992 | - | - |
| 03001 | 630004 OSHA citation code: 630004 E06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 1992 | - | - |
| 03002 | 890004 OSHA citation code: 890004 F | Other | 3 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jul 20, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
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