Utilities · Toa Baja, PR

Aee Central Palo Seco

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aee Central Palo Seco has a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$4,250
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#60,415
of 100,495 penalized employers

Aee Central Palo Seco in Toa Baja, PR has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Aee Central Palo Seco 6 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Aaa in Aguadilla, PR is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,250 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
40%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Aee Central Palo Seco compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Aee Central Palo Seco runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$4,250 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Aee Central Palo Seco

The federal enforcement record for Aee Central Palo Seco in Toa Baja, PR includes 6 OSHA inspections and 10 violations, translating to 1.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (20.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $14,925 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,250 - a 71.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $708. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-03-09 to 2013-10-23, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-03-09

Last Inspection

2013-10-23

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$708

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 6 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $708 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$14,925

Current Penalty Amount

$4,250

Penalty Reduction

71.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,675 from the initial assessment of $14,925. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Aee Central Palo Seco compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Aee Central Palo Seco Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 10 6.1
Total Penalty $4,250 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $708 $2,100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aee Central Palo Seco safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Aee Central Palo Seco's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 6 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Aee Central Palo Seco have?
Aee Central Palo Seco has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Aee Central Palo Seco had?
Aee Central Palo Seco has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-09 and the most recent on 2013-10-23. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Aee Central Palo Seco?
Aee Central Palo Seco has been assessed $4,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,925 (a 71.5% reduction).
Does Aee Central Palo Seco have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Aee Central Palo Seco has 2 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Aee Central Palo Seco operate in?
Aee Central Palo Seco operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221121). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Aee Central Palo Seco's safety record compare to industry average?
Aee Central Palo Seco's total OSHA penalty of $4,250 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aaa in Aguadilla, PR is a similar utilities employer with $4,250 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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