Public Administration · Rio Grande, PR

DCR

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), DCR ranks #84,612 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 15 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,190
OSHA penalties: 15
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #84,612
of 99,447 penalized employers

DCR in Rio Grande, PR has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,190. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected DCR 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #84,612 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pey Academy LLC in Hazlehurst, MS is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 33.3%
of violations were serious: #84,612
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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DCR

$1,190
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows DCR runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$1,190 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is DCR.

DCR has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

DCR in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, DCR ranks #1,450 at $1,190 current penalty.

How DCR Compares

DCR's 3.00 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-08-14

Last Inspection

2020-03-03

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$238

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $238 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

33.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$32,690

Current Penalty Amount

$1,190

Penalty Reduction

96.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,500 from the initial assessment of $32,690. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	DCR	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	3.2
Violations	15	6.4
Total Penalty	$1,190	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$238	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,190 here).

Town of Camden $1,190 ME City of Scottsdale - Facilities North $1,189 AZ Ki Ki Association $1,181 AZ Rio Rancho Animal Control $1,200 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

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Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Camden

Camden, ME

5 inspections $1,190

City of Scottsdale - Facilities North

Scottsdale, AZ

2 inspections $1,189

City of Muscle Shoals

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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 DCR safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, DCR's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 15 violations across 5 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does DCR have? ▼

DCR has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,190.

How many OSHA inspections has DCR had? ▼

DCR has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-14 and the most recent on 2020-03-03. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for DCR? ▼

DCR has been assessed $1,190 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,690 (a 96.4% reduction).

Does DCR have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. DCR has 5 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 DCR operate in? ▼

DCR operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922140). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does DCR rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, DCR ranks #84,612 (the lower half 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 DCR's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

DCR's total OSHA penalty of $1,190 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pey Academy LLC in Hazlehurst, MS is a similar public administration employer with $0 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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