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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GANADEROS ALVARADO, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| Arecibo Home Design | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| KING UNIFORMS & INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY INC | Other Services | 2 | $2K |
| DEPARTAMENTO DE LA FAMILIA | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $2K |
| Puma Buena Vista #541 | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Universidad de Puerto Rico in Arecibo | Other | 0 | $0 |
| Egida Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| LOS CIDRINES | Manufacturing | 2 | $1K |
| Casa de los Tornillos, Arecibo | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| CFSE | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 9 | $1K |
| NEW YORK DEPARTMENT STORES DE PUERTO RICO INC | Retail Trade | 2 | $1K |
| ATLANTIC WASTE DISPOSAL INC | Administrative & Waste Services | 4 | $963 |
| ST JUDE MEDICAL PR LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | $910 |
| WENDCO OF PUERTO RICO INC | Accommodation & Food Services | 3 | $638 |
| UNIVERSIDAD INTERNACIONAL IBEROAMERICANA | Educational Services | 2 | $500 |
| DON MIGUEL DRY CLEANING | Other Services | 2 | $500 |
| MH BUILDERS CORP | Construction | 2 | $450 |
| CARIBE WRAPS INC. | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $450 |
| NEW YORK DEPARTMENT STORES DE PUERTO RICO, INC. | Retail Trade | 3 | $450 |
| CVS PHARMACY | Retail Trade | 2 | $375 |
| GOMERA LAS BRISAS | Other Services | 4 | $150 |
| BRIGHT DRY CLEANERS | Other Services | 2 | $75 |
| JAIME OTERO JIMENEZ | Other Services | 2 | $75 |
| ADM CORRECCION - INSTITUCION CORRECCIONAL 384 | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| KLASSIK BUILDERS | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| DS PROGRAMA DE MADRE Y NINOS | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $0 |
| AEE TECNICA ARECIBO | Utilities | 2 | $0 |
| HOLLOW CORE OF PR | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| DE DISTRITO ESCOLAR ARECIBO I | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| DE ESC MANUEL RUIZ GANDIA | Educational Services | 3 | $0 |
| SIP | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| AEP CENTRO JUDICIAL ARECIBO | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| AFI | Construction | 3 | $0 |
| ACAA | Finance & Insurance | 2 | $0 |
| HOSPITAL CAYETANO COLL Y TOSTE | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $0 |
| LAUNDRY BORINQUEN | Other Services | 2 | $0 |
| BETA ENGINEERING PSC DBA BETA GROUP | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| EATON ELECTRICAL | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| UNIVERSIDAD INTERAMERICANA DE PUERTO RICO | Construction | 4 | $0 |
| GREAT CUT SALON & SPA | Other Services | 2 | $0 |
| THERMO KING PUERTO RICO MANUFACTURA INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| AEP ESCUELA ANTONIO LUCHETTI | Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | $0 |
| PUEBLO INC | Retail Trade | 5 | $0 |
| SESNA SERVICES OF PUERTO RICO | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| THERMO KING DE PUERTO RICO, INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $0 |
| KING UNIFORM & INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY, INC. | Other Services | 4 | $0 |
| EVOLUTION SERVICE INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| HOSPITAL DR. SUSONI INC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| NEGOCIADO DE LA POLICIA DE PUERTO RICO | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
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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