HAWAII METAL RECYCLING CO
91-056 HANUA ST, KAPOLEI, HI 96707
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Nov 22, 2005#309454577Nov 22, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309454577$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #309454577
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 22, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 22, 2005
- Closed
- Nov 22, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 28
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 91-056 Hanua St, Kapolei, HI 96707
- Industry
- 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal 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.
Jan 23, 2003#305305625Jan 23, 2003Accident (A) · Complete scope, Health#305305625$6006 viol.6 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #305305625
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 23, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 14, 2003
- Closed
- Aug 14, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 19
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,200
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 91-056 Hanua St, Kapolei, HI 96707
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Blower system explodes
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $150 | Mar 31, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $300 | $150 | Mar 21, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $225 | $110 | Mar 31, 2003 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $375 | $190 | Mar 21, 2003 | - | - |
| 03001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 2003 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 11, 2000#120615901Jan 11, 2000Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#120615901$3006 viol.6 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #120615901
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 2000
- Closed
- Mar 14, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 9
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 91-056 Hanua St, Kapolei, HI 96707
- 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 (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 800005 OSHA citation code: 800005 A04 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $300 | $150 | Jan 31, 2000 | - | - |
| 01001B | 800005 OSHA citation code: 800005 B10 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 5 | 2 | $300 | $150 | Jan 31, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IIIB | Serious | 5 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 2000 | - | - |
| 02001 | 650001 OSHA citation code: 650001 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 2000 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 18, 1998#301324810Dec 18, 1998Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Safety#301324810$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301324810
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 18, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 18, 1998
- Closed
- Dec 18, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Campbell Industrial Park, Kapolei, HI 96707
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Sep 22, 1997#2110948Sep 22, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#2110948$6,3753 viol.3 violations$6,375 in penalties
Inspection #2110948
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 22, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 1, 1997
- Contested
- Jan 30, 1998
- Final Order
- Mar 19, 1999
- Closed
- May 4, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 22
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,375
- Penalties on Record
- $6,375
- Site Address
- Pier 5, Barbers Point Harbor, Kapolei, HI 96707
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 1 | 0 | f/cc |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1917.112 Guarding of Edges OSHA citation code: 19170112 B01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Jan 27, 1998 | Jan 30, 1998 | Mar 19, 1999 |
| 01003 | 1917.119 Portable Ladders OSHA citation code: 19170119 F07 | Other | 1 | 10 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Jan 27, 1998 | Jan 30, 1998 | Mar 19, 1999 |
| 01007 | 1918.73 Terminal Cargo Handling (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19180073 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Jan 27, 1998 | Jan 30, 1998 | Mar 19, 1999 |
Jun 3, 1997#109341644Jun 3, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#109341644$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #109341644
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 3, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 9, 1997
- Closed
- Apr 19, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Campbell Industrial Park, Kapolei, HI 96707
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Dec 14, 1995#120595780Dec 14, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#120595780$7502 viol.2 violations$750 in penalties
Inspection #120595780
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 14, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 1995
- Closed
- Feb 2, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $750
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- 91-056 Hanua St, Kapolei, HI 96707
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 800005 OSHA citation code: 800005 B10 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $375 | $375 | Jan 19, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 850009 OSHA citation code: 850009 A | Serious | 1 | 4 | $375 | $375 | Jan 19, 1996 | - | - |
Oct 1, 1993#120634373Oct 1, 1993FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#120634373$6,1604 viol.4 violations$6,160 in penalties
Inspection #120634373
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 1, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 19, 1993
- Closed
- Jun 14, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 21
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $6,160
- Penalties on Record
- $6,160
- Site Address
- 91-056 Hanua St, Kapolei, HI 96707
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee dies when caught between conveyor belt and pulley
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003 | 600002 OSHA citation code: 600002 B01 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jan 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 860002 OSHA citation code: 860002 A09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Apr 12, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005 | 860004 OSHA citation code: 860004 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jan 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 600002 OSHA citation code: 600002 B02 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $160 | $160 | Jan 7, 1994 | - | - |
Oct 27, 1992#105876908Oct 27, 1992Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#105876908$7504 viol.4 violations$750 in penalties
Inspection #105876908
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 27, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 29, 1992
- Closed
- Feb 17, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 21
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $750
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- 91-056 Hanua St, Kapolei, HI 96707
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 200.9 OSHA citation code: 2000009 B | Serious | 1 | 5 | $375 | $375 | Jul 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002A | 200.12 OSHA citation code: 2000012 A | Serious | 1 | 5 | $375 | $375 | Jan 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002B | 200.17 OSHA citation code: 2000017 A | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002C | 200.17 OSHA citation code: 2000017 F | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1993 | - | - |
Sep 29, 1992#103898540Sep 29, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103898540$1,3508 viol.8 violations$1,350 in penalties
Inspection #103898540
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 29, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 29, 1992
- Closed
- Nov 13, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 21
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,350
- Penalties on Record
- $1,350
- Site Address
- 91-056 Hanua St, Kapolei, HI 96707
- 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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 203.5 OSHA citation code: 2030005 A | Serious | 1 | 21 | $450 | $450 | Nov 23, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 203.6 OSHA citation code: 2030006 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $450 | Sep 29, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 203.8 OSHA citation code: 2030008 A | Serious | 1 | 21 | $450 | $450 | Nov 23, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 600002 OSHA citation code: 600002 B02 | Other | 1 | 21 | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 750002 OSHA citation code: 750002 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 29, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 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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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.
10 inspections, 1992 to 2005. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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