Arecibo, PR
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Arecibo, PR has 133 employers tracked by OSHA with 419 total inspections and $732K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Arecibo
Workplace safety enforcement records in Arecibo, PR span 133 employers and 419 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 3.2 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 604 violations — a rate of 1.44 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $732K, averaging $6K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: MUNICIPIO DE ARECIBO alone accounts for $29K in current OSHA penalties, representing 3.9% of the citywide total. The 604 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Arecibo typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 133 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Arecibo
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MUNICIPIO DE ARECIBO Public Administration | 29 | 47 | $29K |
| 2 | UPR RECINTO DE ARECIBO Educational Services | 7 | 18 | $206K |
| 3 | THE BATTERY RECYCLING CO., INC. Manufacturing | 3 | 35 | $109K |
| 4 | Municipality of Arecibo Other | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | Vaqueria Tres Pisos (Jose L. Rodriguez) Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | CUTLER HAMMER ELECTRICAL COMPANY Manufacturing | 3 | 25 | $30K |
| 7 | DF Healthcare & Social Assistance | 13 | 28 | $30K |
| 8 | AEP Administrative & Waste Services | 29 | 30 | $29K |
| 9 | DE Public Administration | 18 | 28 | $28K |
| 10 | CARIBBEAN LUMBER & HARDWARE, INC. Wholesale Trade | 2 | 12 | $28K |
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All Employers in Arecibo, PR
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUNICIPIO DE ARECIBO | Public Administration | 29 | $29K |
| UPR RECINTO DE ARECIBO | Educational Services | 7 | $206K |
| THE BATTERY RECYCLING CO., INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $109K |
| Municipality of Arecibo | Other | 0 | $0 |
| Vaqueria Tres Pisos (Jose L. Rodriguez) | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| CUTLER HAMMER ELECTRICAL COMPANY | Manufacturing | 3 | $30K |
| DF | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 13 | $30K |
| AEP | Administrative & Waste Services | 29 | $29K |
| DE | Public Administration | 18 | $28K |
| CARIBBEAN LUMBER & HARDWARE, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $28K |
| DS | Public Administration | 16 | $25K |
| Lenel Restaurant, Inc. | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Hogar Horizone Health | Other | 0 | $0 |
| CARIBBEAN ISLAND STORES LLC | Retail Trade | 3 | $16K |
| AAA | Utilities | 12 | $16K |
| CRIM | Public Administration | 2 | $16K |
| PR CONTRUCTION INC. | Construction | 2 | $14K |
| CHINA DISTRICT PR, LLC | Retail Trade | 5 | $14K |
| DR. SUSONI COMMUNITY SERVICES CORP. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $14K |
| DE ESC DRA MARIA CADILLA DE MARTINEZ | Educational Services | 3 | $13K |
| DRNA | Public Administration | 7 | $13K |
| HOSPITAL METROPOLITANO DR. SUSONI, INC. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $11K |
| Oro Centro - Arecibo | Finance & Insurance | 0 | $0 |
| Municipality of Arecibo - Other Divisions | Other | 0 | $0 |
| NPPR | Public Administration | 7 | $8K |
| DE ESC. DRA. MAR?A CADILLA DE MART?NEZ | Educational Services | 2 | $8K |
| RTA CONSTRUCTION CORP. | Construction | 3 | $8K |
| Area Local De Desarrollo Laboral | Other | 0 | $0 |
| Ganaderos Alvarado | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| Hogar Betzaida | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| DRD | Public Administration | 2 | $6K |
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PUERTO RICO, LLC | Other Services | 2 | $5K |
| Fondo del Seguro del Estado - Arecibo | Other | 0 | $0 |
| KARIM PETROLEUM LLC | Retail Trade | 3 | $5K |
| ASSMCA | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 5 | $4K |
| FASTENAL COMPANY | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $4K |
| POLICIA DE PUERTO RICO | Public Administration | 8 | $4K |
| AEE | Utilities | 10 | $4K |
| DCR | Public Administration | 4 | $4K |
| DJ | Public Administration | 2 | $3K |
| AEP ESC DRA MARIA CADILLA DE MARTINEZ | Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | $3K |
| DE ESC ENRIQUE DE JESUS BORRAS | Educational Services | 2 | $3K |
| UPR | Educational Services | 4 | $3K |
| CFSE OFIC REGIONALES ARECIBO | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $2K |
| Casa de Nona, Inc. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| DEPARTAMENTO DE SALUD | Public Administration | 2 | $2K |
| Hogar Mi Tesoro Inc. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| SERVICIOS DE SALUD DEL NORTE, INC. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $2K |
| Puma Barranca #504 | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| KARIMAR CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 3 | $2K |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
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