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Municipio DE Lajas

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Municipio DE Lajas has a mixed safety record: 24 violations across 19 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$900
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
19
OSHA inspections
#88,799
of 100,495 penalized employers

Municipio DE Lajas in Lajas, PR has been the subject of 19 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $900. 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 Lajas 19 times over 11 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 12 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 far above peers (6.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Departamento DE Hacienda in Yauco, PR is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $900 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
12%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Municipio DE Lajas compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Municipio DE Lajas runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$900 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Lajas

The federal enforcement record for Municipio DE Lajas in Lajas, PR includes 19 OSHA inspections and 24 violations, translating to 1.26 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 12 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $28,400 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $900 - a 96.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $47. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-01-16 to 2025-05-29, a window of roughly 11 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

19

First Inspection

2014-01-16

Last Inspection

2025-05-29

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$47

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 19 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $47 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$28,400

Current Penalty Amount

$900

Penalty Reduction

96.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $27,500 from the initial assessment of $28,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Municipio DE Lajas Industry Avg
Inspections 19 3.1
Violations 24 6.4
Total Penalty $900 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $47 $826
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2 inspections $900
Departamento DE Hacienda
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3 inspections $900
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Municipio DE Lajas safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Municipio DE Lajas's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 24 violations across 19 inspections, including 12 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 Lajas have? ▼
Municipio DE Lajas has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $900.
How many OSHA inspections has Municipio DE Lajas had? ▼
Municipio DE Lajas has had 19 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-16 and the most recent on 2025-05-29. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Municipio DE Lajas? ▼
Municipio DE Lajas has been assessed $900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,400 (a 96.8% reduction).
Does Municipio DE Lajas have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Municipio DE Lajas has 12 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.
What industry does Municipio DE Lajas operate in? ▼
Municipio DE Lajas operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Municipio DE Lajas's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Municipio DE Lajas's total OSHA penalty of $900 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 19 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Departamento DE Hacienda in Yauco, PR is a similar public administration employer with $900 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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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 19 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.