Public Administration · San Juan, PR

Asem

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Asem ranks #6,144 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 20 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty92% serious
$43,901
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
20
OSHA inspections
#6,144
of 99,447 penalized employers

Asem in San Juan, PR has been the subject of 20 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $43,901. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Asem 20 times over 10 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,144 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation-Solano State Prison in Vacaville, CA is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $44,080 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#6,144
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 81/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 20 OSHA inspections (0.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Asem compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Asem runs far above peers (16.8x 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

$43,901 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Asem.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both17.918.719.520.321.1046.993.9140.8187.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOWEGO VILL FIRE DEPT, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 52TOWN OF BERLIN, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 113AIR FORCE, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 44CITY OF TACOMA, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF NEWARK FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 60CA CORRECTIONS - COR…, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 13MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL…, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 74ONONDAGA COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 61CITY OF STAMFORD, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 179ELIZABETH FIRE DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 102U.S. DEPT. OF NAVY, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 17U.S. DEPT. OF THE ARMY, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 36TOWN OF NEW CANAAN, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 93MARION COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 18SAN FRANCISCO FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 21 · Violations cited: 30BUFFALO CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 23CA MOTOR VEHICLES, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 11BUFFALO CITY FD HEAD…, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 16CITY OF WEST HAVEN, OSHA inspections: 19 · Violations cited: 128NYCHA LINDEN HOUSES, OSHA inspections: 18 · Violations cited: 14Asem, OSHA inspections: 20 · Violations cited: 12
Asem has 20 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Asem in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Asem sits at penalty rank #141 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($43,901 assessed).

How Asem Compares

Asem's 0.60 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (16.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

20

First Inspection

2016-06-22

Last Inspection

2026-05-19

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,195

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 20 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $2,195 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$52,611

Current Penalty Amount

$43,901

Penalty Reduction

16.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,710 from the initial assessment of $52,611. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Asem compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Asem Industry Avg
Inspections 20 3.2
Violations 12 6.4
Total Penalty $43,901 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,195 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Asem, both outside PR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asem safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Asem's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 20 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Asem have?
Asem has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $43,901.
How many OSHA inspections has Asem had?
Asem has had 20 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-22 and the most recent on 2026-05-19. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Asem?
Asem has been assessed $43,901 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,611 (a 16.6% reduction).
Does Asem have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Asem has 11 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 Asem operate in?
Asem operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 923120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Asem rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Asem ranks #6,144 (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Asem's safety record compare to industry average?
Asem's total OSHA penalty of $43,901 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (16.8x the average). The employer has 20 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation-Solano State Prison in Vacaville, CA is a similar public administration employer with $44,080 in current penalties.
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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 20 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.