Public Administration · Hatillo, PR

Municipio DE Hatillo

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Municipio DE Hatillo ranks #44,380 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 8 violations across 8 inspections.

Upper half by penalty25% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,250
OSHA penalties: 8
Violations cited: 8
OSHA inspections: #44,380
of 99,447 penalized employers

Municipio DE Hatillo in Hatillo, PR has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,250. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $16,952 in back wages owed to 67 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 Hatillo 8 times over 8 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,380 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $16,952 in back wages owed to 67 affected workers. For comparison, CA Corrections & Rehabilitation CA State Prison, Corcoran in Corcoran, CA is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $24,335 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection: 25.0%
of violations were serious: #44,380
of 99,447 penalized employers: $16,952
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $17K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($17K 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 Hatillo

$7,250
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Municipio DE Hatillo runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$7,250 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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 Hatillo.

Municipio DE Hatillo has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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 Hatillo in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Municipio DE Hatillo sits at penalty rank #731 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($7,250 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Municipio DE Hatillo ranks #203 among 501 Public Administration employers with WHD recoveries ($16,952).

Combined federal exposure here: $7,250 OSHA penalties plus $16,952 WHD back wages (70.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Municipio DE Hatillo Compares

Municipio DE Hatillo's 1.00 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 above peers (2.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-09-15

Last Inspection

2023-07-31

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$906

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 8 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $906 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

25.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$17,000

Current Penalty Amount

$7,250

Penalty Reduction

57.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$24,202

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,750 from the initial assessment of $17,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$16,952

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

645

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$253

Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical

$16,952

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Municipio DE Hatillo owed $16,952 in back wages to 67 employees across 1 case and 645 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 Hatillo compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Municipio DE Hatillo	Industry Avg
Inspections	8	3.2
Violations	8	6.4
Total Penalty	$7,250	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$906	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,250 here).

Juneau City & Borough, CCFR $7,251 AK Town of New Canaan $7,202 CT Middlesex County Park Ranger Division $7,200 NJ City of Englewood Municipal Court $7,200 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Nysdoccs Cayuga Correctional Facility 8 insp. Moravia, NY Nycha Sheepshead Bay Houses 8 insp. Brooklyn, NY CA Transportation 8 insp. Sacramento, CA Nevada Army National Guard 8 insp. Carson City, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Regional Dispatch Authority

Artesia, NM

0 inspections $0

Keyport Police Department

Keyport, NJ

8 inspections $24,300

Cinnaminson Fire Department Station 201

Cinnaminson, NJ

2 inspections $24,300

CA Corrections & Rehabilitation CA State Prison, Corcoran

Corcoran, CA

4 inspections $24,335

City of Sterling - Fire Dept.

Rock Falls, IL

2 inspections $24,000

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What to do with this record

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

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Municipio DE Hatillo also carries $16,952 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 Hatillo safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Municipio DE Hatillo's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 8 violations across 8 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Municipio DE Hatillo have? ▼

Municipio DE Hatillo has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,250.

How many OSHA inspections has Municipio DE Hatillo had? ▼

Municipio DE Hatillo has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-15 and the most recent on 2023-07-31. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.

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

Municipio DE Hatillo has been assessed $7,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,000 (a 57.4% reduction). Additionally, $16,952 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

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

Yes. Municipio DE Hatillo has 2 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 Hatillo been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Municipio DE Hatillo, resulting in $16,952 in back wages owed to 67 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Municipio DE Hatillo operate in? ▼

Municipio DE Hatillo operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). 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 Hatillo owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Municipio DE Hatillo 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 $16,952 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

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

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Municipio DE Hatillo ranks #44,380 (the upper 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 Hatillo's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Municipio DE Hatillo's total OSHA penalty of $7,250 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, CA Corrections & Rehabilitation CA State Prison, Corcoran in Corcoran, CA is a similar public administration employer with $24,335 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.

Employer Matching

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