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Municipio DE Barceloneta

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Municipio DE Barceloneta ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 7 violations across 13 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$200
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
13
OSHA inspections
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.1x 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
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers
$12,227
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 79/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 13 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $12K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($12K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Municipio DE Barceloneta.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both11.912.41313.614.1020.741.562.283.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNYCHA BREUKELEN HOUSES, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 5ALBUQUERQUE, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 32TOWN OF MANSFIELD, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 79DEPT OF THE ARMY, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 38TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 24TOWN OF SOUTHINGTON, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 46NYCACS CROSSROADS DE…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 11NYSDOCCS COLLINS COR…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 16U.S. DEPT OF HOMELAN…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 26HOBBS, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 48NYCDOC WEST FACILITY, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF NEWTOWN, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 41CITY OF BAYONNE, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 54COAST GUARD, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 23NYSDOCCS AUBURN CORR…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 8U. S. DEPT. OF NAVY, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 21TOWN OF PRESTON, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 62HILLSIDE POLICE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 28NYCDOC OTIS BANTUM C…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 11CITY OF HAMPTON PROC…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 0Municipio DE Barcelo…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 7
Municipio DE Barceloneta has 13 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Municipio DE Barceloneta in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Municipio DE Barceloneta ranks #1,810 at $200 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Municipio DE Barceloneta ranks #238 among 501 Public Administration employers with WHD recoveries ($12,227).

Combined federal exposure here: $200 OSHA penalties plus $12,227 WHD back wages (98.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Municipio DE Barceloneta Compares

Municipio DE Barceloneta's 0.54 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

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

$827

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 $827.

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 CaseBelow average
$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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Municipio DE Barceloneta Industry Avg
Inspections 13 3.2
Violations 7 6.4
Total Penalty $200 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Municipio DE Barceloneta, both outside PR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($200 here).

Slagle Harrietta Fire Department $200 MI Harbor Sanitary District $200 OR City of Chiloquin $200 OR City of Buckley $200 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (13 inspections here).

Nycha Breukelen Houses 13 insp. Brooklyn, NY Albuquerque, City of 13 insp. Albuquerque, NM Town of Mansfield 13 insp. Storrs Mansfield, CT Dept of the Army 13 insp. Columbia, SC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Visalia, Community Development
Visalia, CA
2 inspections $12,450
Alabama Department of Corrections
Montgomery, AL
0 inspections $0
Spokane Fire Dept
Spokane, WA
3 inspections $12,400
City of Oakland / Oakland Fire Department
Oakland, CA
3 inspections $12,485
Municipio DE Toa Alta
Toa Alta, PR
4 inspections $12,500

Compare Municipio DE Barceloneta vs City of Visalia, Community Development side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Municipio DE Barceloneta's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Municipio DE Barceloneta against City of Visalia, Community Development, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Municipio DE Barceloneta's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
  • Municipio DE Barceloneta also carries $12,227 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 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.
Where does Municipio DE Barceloneta rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Municipio DE Barceloneta ranks #97,721 (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 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 $2,606 per employer. The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alabama Department of Corrections in Montgomery, AL is a similar public administration 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 13 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.