Administrative & Waste Services · Guanica, PR

Municipio DE Guanica

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Municipio DE Guanica ranks #5,608 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty44% serious
$47,000
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#5,608
of 99,447 penalized employers

Municipio DE Guanica in Guanica, PR has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,000. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $62,719 in back wages owed to 126 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 Guanica 6 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,608 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $62,719 in back wages owed to 126 affected workers. For comparison, Central Valley Environmental in Fresno, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $335 in current penalties.

5.3
violations per inspection
43.8%
of violations were serious
#5,608
of 99,447 penalized employers
$62,719
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 8/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (5.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $63K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($63K 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 Guanica compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Municipio DE Guanica runs far above peers (12.6x 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

$47,000 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Municipio DE Guanica.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.008.917.926.835.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL PRO MANAGEMENT LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11QUALITY WINDOW CLEAN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6JENKINTOWN BUILDING …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6CA HEALTH BENEFIT EX…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0CHESTERFIELD TWP PUB…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 34K&S STAFFING SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2MACSONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1EAGLESWOOD TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17BUFFALO CITY DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14PITMAN BOROUGH DPW, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27VIP STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1WM RECYCLE AMERICA, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6BJ'S SERVICE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3REDDING TREE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4TOWNSHIP OF HARMONY …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9RECYCLED EARTH LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19QUALAWASH HOLDINGS, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4RENU OIL OF AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4MWV ENVIRONMENTAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16Municipio DE Guanica, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32
Municipio DE Guanica has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 32 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services 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 Guanica in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Municipio DE Guanica is the #225 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($47,000). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Municipio DE Guanica at rank #931 of 7,104 employers ($62,719 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $47,000 OSHA penalties plus $62,719 WHD back wages (57.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Municipio DE Guanica Compares

Municipio DE Guanica's 5.33 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (12.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2013-04-16

Last Inspection

2024-11-14

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,833

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 6 inspections over 12 years, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. That's $7,833 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

43.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

18

Other-Than-Serious

56.3% 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

$68,250

Current Penalty Amount

$47,000

Penalty Reduction

31.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$109,719

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,250 from the initial assessment of $68,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$62,719
Employees Affected
126
WHD Violations
132
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$498
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$62,719

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Municipio DE Guanica owed $62,719 in back wages to 126 employees across 1 case and 132 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: Administrative & Waste Services

How Municipio DE Guanica compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Municipio DE Guanica Industry Avg
Inspections 6 1.2
Violations 32 2.7
Total Penalty $47,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,833 $3,188

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Municipio DE Guanica against Campbell Security and Service Group, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Municipio DE Guanica's inspection and penalty record is typical for Administrative & Waste Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Administrative & Waste Services sector
  • Municipio DE Guanica also carries $62,719 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 Guanica safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Municipio DE Guanica's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 6 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Municipio DE Guanica have?
Municipio DE Guanica has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Municipio DE Guanica had?
Municipio DE Guanica has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-16 and the most recent on 2024-11-14. This averages 5.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Municipio DE Guanica?
Municipio DE Guanica has been assessed $47,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $68,250 (a 31.1% reduction). Additionally, $62,719 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Municipio DE Guanica have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Municipio DE Guanica has 14 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 Guanica been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Municipio DE Guanica, resulting in $62,719 in back wages owed to 126 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Municipio DE Guanica operate in?
Municipio DE Guanica operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561612). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Municipio DE Guanica owes me wages?
If you believe Municipio DE Guanica 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 $62,719 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Municipio DE Guanica rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Municipio DE Guanica ranks #5,608 (the top 10% 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 Guanica's safety record compare to industry average?
Municipio DE Guanica's total OSHA penalty of $47,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (12.6x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Central Valley Environmental in Fresno, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $335 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 6 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.