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Retail Trade · Ponce, PR

ME Salve Isabela INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), ME Salve Isabela INC ranks #79,003 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty71% serious
$1,748
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#79,003
of 99,447 penalized employers

ME Salve Isabela INC in Ponce, PR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,748. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected ME Salve Isabela INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,003 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Gilligan Oil Company- Exxon 1002 in Columbus, OH is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#79,003
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How ME Salve Isabela INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows ME Salve Isabela INC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,748 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 ME Salve Isabela INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVANGUARD AUTO SALES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BUCHANAN AUTO PARK, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BEDROCK KITCHEN AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12MOUNTAIN WEST TRUCK …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SMITH KIA OF BELLING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WAL-MART STORES INC.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FUKUVI USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SUPPLY NEW ENGLAND, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MARSHFIELD BARGAIN H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DISCOUNT LUMBER & BU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WALMART, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WOODLAND FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TARGET CORPORATION D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4KLEIN HONDA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE HOME DEPOT, INC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FLOWERWOOD NURSERY, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GOLD TONE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ME Salve Isabela INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
ME Salve Isabela INC has 3 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.

ME Salve Isabela INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, ME Salve Isabela INC sits at penalty rank #2,243 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($1,748 assessed).

How ME Salve Isabela INC Compares

ME Salve Isabela INC's 2.33 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-08-30

Last Inspection

2017-05-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$583

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $583 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$8,625

Current Penalty Amount

$1,748

Penalty Reduction

79.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,877 from the initial assessment of $8,625. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How ME Salve Isabela INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric ME Salve Isabela INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 7 1.7
Total Penalty $1,748 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $583 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,748 here).

The Kroger Company $1,750 TN Event Logistics, LLC $1,750 NV Stacy's Pita Chip Company $1,750 MA Selando INC DBA Western Market $1,750 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Vanguard Auto Sales LLC 3 insp. Plymouth, MI Buchanan Auto Park, INC. 3 insp. Waynesboro, PA Bedrock Kitchen and Bath, LLC 3 insp. Port Huron, MI Mountain West Truck Center 3 insp. Salt Lake City, UT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Penelope Pots & Event Design
Huntington Beach, CA
0 inspections $0
Gilligan Oil Company- Exxon 1002
Columbus, OH
0 inspections $0
Carr's Honda
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
Discovery Furniture (Warehouse)
Topeka, KS
0 inspections $0
The Kroger Company
Farragut, TN
2 inspections $1,750

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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 ME Salve Isabela INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, ME Salve Isabela INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 ME Salve Isabela INC have? ▼
ME Salve Isabela INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,748.
How many OSHA inspections has ME Salve Isabela INC had? ▼
ME Salve Isabela INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-30 and the most recent on 2017-05-25. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for ME Salve Isabela INC? ▼
ME Salve Isabela INC has been assessed $1,748 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,625 (a 79.7% reduction).
Does ME Salve Isabela INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. ME Salve Isabela INC has 5 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 ME Salve Isabela INC operate in? ▼
ME Salve Isabela INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 448140). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does ME Salve Isabela INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, ME Salve Isabela INC ranks #79,003 (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 ME Salve Isabela INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
ME Salve Isabela INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,748 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gilligan Oil Company- Exxon 1002 in Columbus, OH is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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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