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L&a Industrial Services INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), L&a Industrial Services INC. ranks #77,423 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,912
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#77,423
of 99,447 penalized employers

L&a Industrial Services INC. in Ponce, PR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,912. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected L&a Industrial Services INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,423 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Skyline Restoration INC in New York, NY is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,913 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#77,423
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How L&a Industrial Services INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows L&a Industrial Services INC. runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$1,912 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is L&a Industrial Services INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.35.1912.816.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAVILA'S ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10KAMPHUIS PIPELINE CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SPECIALTY CONCRETE C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NANJING BEILIDA NEW …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16MOTA CONSTRUCTION CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16REFUGIO GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14HIGH QUALITY BUILDER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9B & T ELECTRIC INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8J. ADAMS ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DOUGLAS DEVELOPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SUNSHINE OF EAST COA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ROYAL CONTRACTING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5AQUA PLUMBING SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6D.B.J. FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BUILT-RITE CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10QUISELA LOPEZ ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PAIGE MECHANICAL GRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FRANCHISE CONTRACTOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SAMUEL LOPEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TERRA GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7L&a Industrial Servi…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
L&a Industrial Services INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

L&a Industrial Services INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, L&a Industrial Services INC. ranks #25,103 at $1,912 current penalty.

How L&a Industrial Services INC. Compares

L&a Industrial Services INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-07-17

Last Inspection

2025-01-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$637

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $637 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,868

Current Penalty Amount

$1,912

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $956 from the initial assessment of $2,868. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How L&a Industrial Services INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric L&a Industrial Services INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $1,912 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $637 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for L&a Industrial Services INC., both outside PR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,912 here).

Bell Steel INC. $1,913 AZ Skyline Restoration INC $1,913 NY Ames-Granite a Joint Venture $1,913 CO Industrial Marine Services, INC. $1,913 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Avila's Roofing, LLC 3 insp. Honesdale, PA Kamphuis Pipeline CO. 3 insp. Dawson, ND Specialty Concrete Coatings of Texas 3 insp. Houston, TX Nanjing Beilida New Materials System Engineering CO. LTD. 3 insp. Saipan, MP

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cal Roofing
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
National Contractors
East Syracuse, NY
0 inspections $0
Wooten & Jenkins LLC
Sardis, GA
0 inspections $0
Bell Steel INC.
Chandler, AZ
2 inspections $1,913
Skyline Restoration INC
New York, NY
2 inspections $1,913

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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 L&a Industrial Services INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, L&a Industrial Services INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does L&a Industrial Services INC. have? ▼
L&a Industrial Services INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,912.
How many OSHA inspections has L&a Industrial Services INC. had? ▼
L&a Industrial Services INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-07-17 and the most recent on 2025-01-31. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for L&a Industrial Services INC.? ▼
L&a Industrial Services INC. has been assessed $1,912 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,868 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does L&a Industrial Services INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. L&a Industrial Services INC. has 3 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 L&a Industrial Services INC. operate in? ▼
L&a Industrial Services INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does L&a Industrial Services INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, L&a Industrial Services INC. ranks #77,423 (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 L&a Industrial Services INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
L&a Industrial Services INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,912 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Skyline Restoration INC in New York, NY is a similar construction employer with $1,913 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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