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Municipio DE Barceloneta

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Municipio DE Barceloneta has a relatively clean safety record: 7 violations across 13 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$200
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
13
OSHA inspections
$12,227
Back wages owed

Municipio DE Barceloneta in Barceloneta, PR has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $200. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Municipio DE Barceloneta 13 times over 12 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $12,227 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. For comparison, Alabama Department of Corrections in Montgomery, AL is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
2%
of penalized employers rank lower
$12,227
in back wages recovered

How Municipio DE Barceloneta compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Municipio DE Barceloneta runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$200 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Municipio DE Barceloneta

The federal enforcement record for Municipio DE Barceloneta in Barceloneta, PR includes 13 OSHA inspections and 7 violations, translating to 0.54 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $3,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $200 - a 93.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $15. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $12,227 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-03-01 to 2021-09-29, a window of roughly 12 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

13

First Inspection

2010-03-01

Last Inspection

2021-09-29

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 13 inspections over 12 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $15 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$200

Penalty Reduction

93.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$12,427

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,800 from the initial assessment of $3,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$12,227
Employees Affected
3
WHD Violations
6
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$4,076
Avg Back Wages per Case
$12,227

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Municipio DE Barceloneta owed $12,227 in back wages to 3 employees across 1 case and 6 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Municipio DE Barceloneta compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Municipio DE Barceloneta Industry Avg
Inspections 13 3.1
Violations 7 6.4
Total Penalty $200 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15 $826
View all 9,788 employers in Public Administration →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Municipio DE Barceloneta safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Municipio DE Barceloneta's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 7 violations across 13 inspections. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Municipio DE Barceloneta have? ▼
Municipio DE Barceloneta has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $200.
How many OSHA inspections has Municipio DE Barceloneta had? ▼
Municipio DE Barceloneta has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-01 and the most recent on 2021-09-29. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Municipio DE Barceloneta? ▼
Municipio DE Barceloneta has been assessed $200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,000 (a 93.3% reduction). Additionally, $12,227 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Municipio DE Barceloneta been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Municipio DE Barceloneta, resulting in $12,227 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Municipio DE Barceloneta operate in? ▼
Municipio DE Barceloneta operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 926110). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Municipio DE Barceloneta owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Municipio DE Barceloneta owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $12,227 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Municipio DE Barceloneta's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Municipio DE Barceloneta's total OSHA penalty of $200 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alabama Department of Corrections in Montgomery, AL is a similar public administration employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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