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Retail Trade · Las Piedras, PR

Margaro Lopez INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Margaro Lopez INC ranks #62,823 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty12% serious
$3,800
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,823
of 99,447 penalized employers

Margaro Lopez INC in Las Piedras, PR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Margaro Lopez INC 2 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,823 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Bedrock Kitchen and Bath, LLC in Port Huron, MI is another retail trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,800 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
11.8%
of violations were serious
#62,823
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Margaro Lopez INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Margaro Lopez INC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$3,800 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Margaro Lopez INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFOREVER 21, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OLLIE'S BARGAIN OUTL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PROGRESO LMMM HOUSTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STAPLES THE OFFICE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KROGER INC #578, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CENTRAL IOWA FIREWOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FRAMPTON'S MONUMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14LIQUID TECHNOLOGIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HATTIESBURG CYCLES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INSERRA SUPERMARKETS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VINCE'S CHEVROLET BU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OB SALEM AUTO GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CRAIG TIRE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ELITE MOTORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUNDZ PLUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RANDY WISE BUICK GMC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WAL-MART STORES EAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALBERTSONS #934, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0METRO BEAUTY & FASHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Margaro Lopez INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Margaro Lopez INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Margaro Lopez INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Margaro Lopez INC sits at penalty rank #1,679 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($3,800 assessed).

How Margaro Lopez INC Compares

Margaro Lopez INC's 8.50 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-09

Last Inspection

2023-01-12

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 12 years, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $1,900 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

11.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

88.2% 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

$10,500

Current Penalty Amount

$3,800

Penalty Reduction

63.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,700 from the initial assessment of $10,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Margaro Lopez INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Margaro Lopez INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 17 1.7
Total Penalty $3,800 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,900 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,800 here).

Bedrock Kitchen and Bath, LLC $3,800 MI Petco Animal Supplies, INC. $3,800 NV Ocs, Incorporated $3,780 AL Fiesta Market, INC $3,780 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Forever 21, INC. 2 insp. Bridgewater, NJ Ollie's Bargain Outlet, INC. 2 insp. Dover, DE Progreso LMMM Houston #27, LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX Staples the Office Superstore, LLC DBA Staples 2 insp. Glenview, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bedrock Kitchen and Bath, LLC
Port Huron, MI
3 inspections $3,800
Petco Animal Supplies, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
3 inspections $3,800
Fresh Foods 10
Castle Hayne, NC
0 inspections $0
Pocahontas Sales and Service
Pocahontas, IA
1 inspections $1,705
Planet Toys
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0

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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 Margaro Lopez INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Margaro Lopez INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Margaro Lopez INC have? ▼
Margaro Lopez INC has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Margaro Lopez INC had? ▼
Margaro Lopez INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-09 and the most recent on 2023-01-12. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Margaro Lopez INC? ▼
Margaro Lopez INC has been assessed $3,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,500 (a 63.8% reduction).
Does Margaro Lopez INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Margaro Lopez INC has 2 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 Margaro Lopez INC operate in? ▼
Margaro Lopez INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444130). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Margaro Lopez INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Margaro Lopez INC ranks #62,823 (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 Margaro Lopez INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Margaro Lopez INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,800 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bedrock Kitchen and Bath, LLC in Port Huron, MI is a similar retail trade employer with $3,800 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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