Public Administration · Bayamon, PR

Municipio DE Bayamon

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Municipio DE Bayamon ranks #71,919 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 10 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$2,525
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 10
OSHA inspections: #71,919
of 99,447 penalized employers

Municipio DE Bayamon in Bayamon, PR has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,525. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $100,416 in back wages owed to 287 affected workers. 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 Bayamon 10 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 0.9 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,919 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $100,416 in back wages owed to 287 affected workers. For comparison, Hoboken Fire Department in Hoboken, NJ is another public administration employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $100,950 in current penalties.

0.9
violations per inspection: 33.3%
of violations were serious: #71,919
of 99,447 penalized employers: $100,416
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 39/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (0.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $100K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($100K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Municipio DE Bayamon

$2,525
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Municipio DE Bayamon sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$2,525 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Municipio DE Bayamon.

Municipio DE Bayamon has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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 Bayamon in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Municipio DE Bayamon is the #1,196 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($2,525). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Municipio DE Bayamon ranks #59 among 501 Public Administration employers with WHD recoveries ($100,416).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,525 OSHA penalties plus $100,416 WHD back wages (97.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Municipio DE Bayamon Compares

Municipio DE Bayamon's 0.90 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-04-17

Last Inspection

2022-02-10

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$253

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 10 inspections over 9 years, averaging 0.9 violations per visit. That's $253 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

33.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$12,355

Current Penalty Amount

$2,525

Penalty Reduction

79.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$102,941

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,830 from the initial assessment of $12,355. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$100,416

Employees Affected

287

WHD Violations

287

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$350

Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average

$100,416

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Municipio DE Bayamon owed $100,416 in back wages to 287 employees across 1 case and 287 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 Bayamon compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Municipio DE Bayamon	Industry Avg
Inspections	10	3.2
Violations	9	6.4
Total Penalty	$2,525	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$253	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,525 here).

City of Newport $2,515 VT Orange County Fire Authority $2,500 CA City of Warren Fire Department $2,500 MI City of Detroit Fire Department, Engine 44, Ladder 18 $2,500 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Sacramento City Fire Department 10 insp. Sacramento, CA State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Institute for Men 10 insp. Chino, CA Nycdoc 10 insp. East Elmhurst, Queens, NY Nysdoccs Albion Correctional Facility 10 insp. Albion, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Puerto Rico Department of Justice

San Juan, PR

0 inspections $0

Marengo County Detention Center

Linden, AL

0 inspections $0

West New York Police Department

West New York, NJ

8 inspections $101,790

Hoboken Fire Department

Hoboken, NJ

7 inspections $100,950

Village of Maywood - Fire Department

Maywood, IL

9 inspections $105,480

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What to do with this record

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

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Municipio DE Bayamon against Puerto Rico Department of Justice, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Municipio DE Bayamon also carries $100,416 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 Bayamon safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Municipio DE Bayamon's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 10 inspections, including 3 serious violations. 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 Bayamon have? ▼

Municipio DE Bayamon has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,525.

How many OSHA inspections has Municipio DE Bayamon had? ▼

Municipio DE Bayamon has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-17 and the most recent on 2022-02-10. This averages 0.9 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Municipio DE Bayamon? ▼

Municipio DE Bayamon has been assessed $2,525 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,355 (a 79.6% reduction). Additionally, $100,416 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Municipio DE Bayamon have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Municipio DE Bayamon has 3 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.

Has Municipio DE Bayamon been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Municipio DE Bayamon, resulting in $100,416 in back wages owed to 287 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Municipio DE Bayamon operate in? ▼

Municipio DE Bayamon operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922190). 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 Bayamon owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Municipio DE Bayamon 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 $100,416 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Municipio DE Bayamon rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Municipio DE Bayamon ranks #71,919 (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 Bayamon's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Municipio DE Bayamon's total OSHA penalty of $2,525 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hoboken Fire Department in Hoboken, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $100,950 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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