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Educational Services · San Juan, PR

DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero has a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty14% serious
$5,500
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,237
of 100,495 penalized employers

DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero in San Juan, PR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nightingale School of Nursing in San Leandro, CA is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
47%
of penalized employers rank lower

How DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$5,500 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero

The federal enforcement record for DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero in San Juan, PR includes 2 OSHA inspections and 7 violations, translating to 3.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (14.3%) 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 $8,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $5,500 - a 35.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,750. Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-04-28 to 2013-04-03, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-04-28

Last Inspection

2013-04-03

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $2,750 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

14.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

85.7% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$8,500

Current Penalty Amount

$5,500

Penalty Reduction

35.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,000 from the initial assessment of $8,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 7 5.7
Total Penalty $5,500 $3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,750 $1,198
View all 3,199 employers in Educational Services →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero have? ▼
DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,500.
How many OSHA inspections has DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero had? ▼
DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-28 and the most recent on 2013-04-03. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero? ▼
DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero has been assessed $5,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,500 (a 35.3% reduction).
Does DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero has 1 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 DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero operate in? ▼
DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,044 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
How does DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
DE Escuela Rafael Rivera Otero's total OSHA penalty of $5,500 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nightingale School of Nursing in San Leandro, CA is a similar educational 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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