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Administrative & Waste Services · Ponce, PR

Aep

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aep has a concerning safety record: 54 violations across 28 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty46% serious
$75,100
OSHA penalties
54
Violations cited
28
OSHA inspections
#2,738
of 100,495 penalized employers

Aep in Ponce, PR has been the subject of 28 OSHA workplace inspections and 54 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $75,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Aep 28 times over 15 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 54 violations, averaging 1.9 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 25 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (24.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Prevention Security Services, Corp. in Vega Baja, PR is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.9
violations per inspection
46.3%
of violations were serious
97%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Aep compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Aep runs far above peers (20.2x 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

$75,100 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($75,100) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $75,100 $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 Aep

The federal enforcement record for Aep in Ponce, PR includes 28 OSHA inspections and 54 violations, translating to 1.93 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 25 (46.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (1.9%) 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 $115,950 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $75,100 - a 35.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,682. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer, this record runs far above peers (20.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-08-18 to 2025-05-23, a window of roughly 15 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

28

First Inspection

2010-08-18

Last Inspection

2025-05-23

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,682

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,191

What this shows 28 inspections over 15 years, averaging 1.9 violations per visit. That's $2,682 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,191.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

25

Serious

46.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

1.9% of total

28

Other-Than-Serious

51.9% 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

$115,950

Current Penalty Amount

$75,100

Penalty Reduction

35.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $40,850 from the initial assessment of $115,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Aep compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Aep Industry Avg
Inspections 28 1.2
Violations 54 2.7
Total Penalty $75,100 $3,722
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,682 $3,191
View all 12,901 employers in Administrative & Waste Services →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aep safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Aep's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 54 violations across 28 inspections, including 25 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Aep have? ▼
Aep has 54 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $75,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Aep had? ▼
Aep has had 28 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-18 and the most recent on 2025-05-23. This averages 1.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Aep? ▼
Aep has been assessed $75,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $115,950 (a 35.2% reduction).
Does Aep have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Aep has 25 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Aep operate in? ▼
Aep operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561790). This industry has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,048 total OSHA inspections and $48.01M in cumulative penalties.
How does Aep's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Aep's total OSHA penalty of $75,100 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer (20.2x the average). The employer has 28 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Prevention Security Services, Corp. in Vega Baja, PR is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 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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