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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| WALGREENS OF PUERTO RICO, INC. | Retail Trade | 2 | $0 |
| AEP REGION ARECIBO | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| DACO | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| UPS | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| DS CPTET ARECIBO | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION-ARECIBO OFFICE | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| BIO MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF ARECIBO INC. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE PR | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| DTOP | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| CONDOMINIO PROFESIONAL | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| ENCANTO RESTAURANT, INC. | Accommodation & Food Services | 3 | $0 |
| JA INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY INC | Other Services | 2 | $0 |
| MARPOR CORPORATION | Accommodation & Food Services | 2 | $0 |
| PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE ARECIBO | Educational Services | 3 | $0 |
| MOREDA CABAN INVESTMENT CORP | Real Estate & Rental | 2 | $0 |
| CARIBBEAN CINEMAS - ARECIBO | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $0 |
| U.S. POSTAL SERVICE-ARECIBO MAIN STATION | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $0 |
| A GARCIA & CO INC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $0 |
| FELCON AUTO RETAIL INC | Other Services | 2 | $0 |
| HOSPITAL METROPOLITANO DR. SUSONI INC. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| SG CONSTRUCTION INC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| DH | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| GRAND STORE CORP. | Retail Trade | 2 | $0 |
| ARECIBO MEDICAL PLAZA INC | Real Estate & Rental | 2 | $0 |
| CLASS CONTRACTORS CORP. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| ARCON LLC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| POLIC?A DE PUERTO RICO | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| METRO PAVIA HEALTHCARE CENTERS, INC. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $0 |
| COOPERATIVA DE AHORRO Y CR?DITO DE ARECIBO (COOPACA) | Finance & Insurance | 2 | $0 |
| HOGAR SAN PABLO | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| HOSPICIO LA PAZ, INC. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
| IRIS PEREZ HERNANDEZ | Other Services | 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
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
