Utilities · Toa Baja, PR
Aee Palo Seco
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aee Palo Seco ranks #99,306 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 4 inspections.
- $100
- OSHA penalties
- 13
- Violations cited
- 4
- OSHA inspections
- #99,306
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Aee Palo Seco in Toa Baja, PR has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $100. 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 Palo Seco 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #99,306 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious and 5 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Town of Old Orchard Beach in Ocean Park, ME is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $100 in current penalties.
- 3.3
- violations per inspection
- 30.8%
- of violations were serious
- #99,306
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Aee Palo Seco compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average
- Aee Palo Seco $100
Aee Palo Seco
$100 in penalties
- Utilities avg
Utilities industry average (per employer)
$5,509 in penalties
What this shows Aee Palo Seco runs well below peers (0.02x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$100 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?
Each dot is one of 21 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Aee Palo Seco.
Aee Palo Seco in the Utilities enforcement ledger
Utilities sector: Aee Palo Seco is the #854 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($100).
How Aee Palo Seco Compares
Aee Palo Seco's 3.25 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.
Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.02x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
4
First Inspection
2011-01-12
Last Inspection
2012-08-10
Inspection Span
2 yrs
Violations / Inspection
3.3
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$25
Industry Avg / Inspection
$2,104
What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $25 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
4
Serious
30.8% of total
5
Willful
38.5% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
4
Other-Than-Serious
30.8% 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
$382,050
Current Penalty Amount
$100
Penalty Reduction
100.0%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $381,950 from the initial assessment of $382,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Utilities
How Aee Palo Seco compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Aee Palo Seco | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 2.6 |
| Violations | 13 | 6.1 |
| Total Penalty | $100 | $5,509 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $25 | $2,104 |
Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Aee Palo Seco, both outside PR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($100 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities
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What to do with this record
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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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