Retail Trade · Cabo Rojo, PR
LHV INC.
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), LHV INC. ranks #56,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 3 inspections.
- $4,896
- OSHA penalties
- 20
- Violations cited
- 3
- OSHA inspections
- #56,117
- of 99,447 penalized employers
LHV INC. in Cabo Rojo, PR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,896. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected LHV INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 6.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Security Lumber & Supply Company in Bradley, IL is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,900 in current penalties.
- 6.7
- violations per inspection
- 60.0%
- of violations were serious
- #56,117
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How LHV INC. compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average
- LHV INC.
LHV INC.
$4,896 in penalties
- Retail Trade avg
Retail Trade industry average (per employer)
$2,898 in penalties
What this shows LHV INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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
$4,896 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is LHV INC..
LHV INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger
Retail Trade sector: LHV INC. is the #1,460 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($4,896).
How LHV INC. Compares
LHV INC.'s 6.67 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 above peers (1.7x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
3
First Inspection
2015-02-17
Last Inspection
2019-02-25
Inspection Span
4 yrs
Violations / Inspection
6.7
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$1,632
Industry Avg / Inspection
$3,571
What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 6.7 violations per visit. That's $1,632 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
12
Serious
60.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
8
Other-Than-Serious
40.0% 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
$17,700
Current Penalty Amount
$4,896
Penalty Reduction
72.3%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,804 from the initial assessment of $17,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade
How LHV INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | LHV INC. | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 0.8 |
| Violations | 20 | 1.7 |
| Total Penalty | $4,896 | $2,898 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $1,632 | $3,571 |
Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for LHV INC., both outside PR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,896 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade
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What to do with this record
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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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