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Retail Trade · Caguas, PR

Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC ranks #85,416 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$1,100
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,416
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC in Caguas, 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: $1,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,416 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Plaza Market in Eatonville, WA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,100 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#85,416
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,100 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNIEMANN FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PETSMART, INC., STOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17-ELEVEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ABCAR, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6IMOTORSPORTS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DURANGO FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE DOLLAR TREE STOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROSS STORES, INC. DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WALMART STORE #1593, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RIDER LUMBER AND HOM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6S & S GRAHAM ARCHERY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DEMAROIS BUICK-GMC T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SPEECO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAGNA MIRRORS HOLLAND, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LOWE'S HOME CENTER #…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOX HILLS MOTOR SALE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GUARDIAN ANGEL THRIFT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WAL-MART STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CLARK TIRE AND AUTO,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Jcpenney Puerto Rico…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC is the #2,499 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($1,100).

How Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC Compares

Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-14

Last Inspection

2014-10-06

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $550 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$10,350

Current Penalty Amount

$1,100

Penalty Reduction

89.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,250 from the initial assessment of $10,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 7 1.7
Total Penalty $1,100 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $550 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,100 here).

Suburban Imports of Troy $1,100 MI Plaza Market $1,100 WA New River Building Supply, INC. $1,100 NC El Club Mexicano, INC. $1,100 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Niemann Foods, INC. 2 insp. Gibson City, IL Petsmart, INC., Store 255 2 insp. Saint Louis, MO 7-Eleven 2 insp. Pasadena, TX Abcar, INC 2 insp. Jacksonville, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Suburban Imports of Troy
Troy, MI
2 inspections $1,100
Plaza Market
Eatonville, WA
2 inspections $1,100
Atlas Flooring
Boulder, CO
0 inspections $0
Supermercado Morales INC
Bayamon, PR
2 inspections $1,100
New River Building Supply, INC.
Boone, NC
2 inspections $1,100

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What to do with this record

Use Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC have? ▼
Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC had? ▼
Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-14 and the most recent on 2014-10-06. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC? ▼
Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC has been assessed $1,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,350 (a 89.4% reduction).
Does Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC has 4 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 Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC operate in? ▼
Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452111). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC ranks #85,416 (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 Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jcpenney Puerto Rico INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,100 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Plaza Market in Eatonville, WA is a similar retail trade employer with $1,100 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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