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Garage Ruben INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Garage Ruben INC ranks #88,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$800
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Garage Ruben INC in Hato Rey, PR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Garage Ruben INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Martin Powder Coating in Perry, MI is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $800 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#88,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Garage Ruben INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Garage Ruben INC runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$800 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Garage Ruben INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.614.521.428.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedURS FEDERAL TECHNICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PLANT ENGINEERING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9N.B.S. ROSSANO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16GALLITO WELDER ORL. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COTTON FUNERAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PRODUCTION EFFICIENC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SOUTHERN TEXTILE SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3POHANKA AUTO CENTER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DTC CORP. DBA CAR VI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27INLAND TRUCK PARTS &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AUCTION & RECOVERY S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ARNIE'S REPAIR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SUPERIOR SPINDLE SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CRASHMASTER COLLISIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALSCO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EDGE WATER COLLISION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SULLIVAN COUNTY-BLUF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22DYSART & MCDOWELL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CARSHOP BOBA LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RED BLUFF AUTO CLINIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Garage Ruben INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Garage Ruben INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Garage Ruben INC in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Garage Ruben INC ranks #1,914 at $800 current penalty.

How Garage Ruben INC Compares

Garage Ruben INC's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-08

Last Inspection

2013-08-26

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $400 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

16.7% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$800

Current Penalty Amount

$800

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Garage Ruben INC compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Garage Ruben INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 12 3.8
Total Penalty $800 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $400 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($800 here).

West One Autobody INC $800 WA Good Samaritan Hospital $800 CA Andersons Service Center INC $800 MI 22nd Street Octopus Car Wash, INC. $800 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Urs Federal Technical Services, INC. 2 insp. Barstow, CA Plant Engineering & Maintenance, INC. 2 insp. Oxford, AL N.B.S. Rossano, INC. 2 insp. Sarasota, FL Gallito Welder Orl. LLC 2 insp. Orlando, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, CA
2 inspections $800
West One Autobody INC
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $800
Andersons Service Center INC
Midland, MI
2 inspections $800
22nd Street Octopus Car Wash, INC.
Tucson, AZ
2 inspections $800
Martin Powder Coating
Perry, MI
2 inspections $800

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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 Garage Ruben INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Garage Ruben INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Garage Ruben INC have? ▼
Garage Ruben INC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $800.
How many OSHA inspections has Garage Ruben INC had? ▼
Garage Ruben INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-08 and the most recent on 2013-08-26. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Garage Ruben INC? ▼
Garage Ruben INC has been assessed $800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Garage Ruben INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Garage Ruben INC has 0 serious violations, and 2 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 Garage Ruben INC operate in? ▼
Garage Ruben INC operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811113). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Garage Ruben INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Garage Ruben INC ranks #88,995 (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 Garage Ruben INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Garage Ruben INC's total OSHA penalty of $800 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Martin Powder Coating in Perry, MI is a similar other services employer with $800 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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