Public Administration · Utuado, PR

Municipio DE Utuado

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Municipio DE Utuado ranks #21,238 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 9 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty66% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$16,900
OSHA penalties: 29
Violations cited: 9
OSHA inspections: #21,238
of 99,447 penalized employers

Municipio DE Utuado in Utuado, PR has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,900. 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 Utuado 9 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 29 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,238 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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 (2.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Administration Building in Elizabeth, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,805 in current penalties.

3.2
violations per inspection: 65.5%
of violations were serious: #21,238
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 43/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (3.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Municipio DE Utuado

$16,900
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Municipio DE Utuado runs far above peers (6.5x 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

$16,900 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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 Utuado.

Municipio DE Utuado has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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 Utuado in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Municipio DE Utuado sits at penalty rank #400 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($16,900 assessed).

How Municipio DE Utuado Compares

Municipio DE Utuado's 3.22 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 far above peers (6.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-02-17

Last Inspection

2025-06-26

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,878

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 9 inspections over 15 years, averaging 3.2 violations per visit. That's $1,878 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

65.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

34.5% 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

$45,250

Current Penalty Amount

$16,900

Penalty Reduction

62.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,350 from the initial assessment of $45,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Municipio DE Utuado compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Municipio DE Utuado	Industry Avg
Inspections	9	3.2
Violations	29	6.4
Total Penalty	$16,900	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,878	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,900 here).

City of Garden Grove $16,910 CA Town of Stowe $16,948 VT Administration Building $16,805 NJ New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development $17,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

Village of Maywood - Fire Department 9 insp. Maywood, IL Scotch Plains Police Department 9 insp. Scotch Plains, NJ V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources -- ST Croix 9 insp. Frederiksted, VI East Orange Police Department 9 insp. East Orange, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Garden Grove

Garden Grove, CA

3 inspections $16,910

Custer County E.M.S.

Westcliffe, CO

0 inspections $0

Administration Building

Elizabeth, NJ

2 inspections $16,805

New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development

New Brunswick, NJ

3 inspections $17,000

Salem County Court House

Salem, NJ

2 inspections $17,000

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What to do with this record

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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 Utuado safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Municipio DE Utuado's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 9 inspections, including 19 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 Utuado have? ▼

Municipio DE Utuado has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,900.

How many OSHA inspections has Municipio DE Utuado had? ▼

Municipio DE Utuado has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-17 and the most recent on 2025-06-26. This averages 3.2 violations per inspection.

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

Municipio DE Utuado has been assessed $16,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $45,250 (a 62.7% reduction).

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

Yes. Municipio DE Utuado has 19 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 Utuado operate in? ▼

Municipio DE Utuado 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.

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

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Municipio DE Utuado ranks #21,238 (the top quarter 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 Utuado's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Municipio DE Utuado's total OSHA penalty of $16,900 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (6.5x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Administration Building in Elizabeth, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $16,805 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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