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Municipio DE Vega Baja

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Municipio DE Vega Baja has a mixed safety record: 20 violations across 13 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty5% serious
$500
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
13
OSHA inspections
#93,980
of 100,495 penalized employers

Municipio DE Vega Baja in Vega Baja, PR has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $500. 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 Vega Baja 13 times over 14 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (19.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Heritage Manor of Lockport in Lockport, NY is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $500 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
5.0%
of violations were serious
6%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Municipio DE Vega Baja compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Municipio DE Vega Baja runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$500 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Vega Baja

The federal enforcement record for Municipio DE Vega Baja in Vega Baja, PR includes 13 OSHA inspections and 20 violations, translating to 1.54 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (5.0%) 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 $27,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $500 - a 98.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $38. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-02-03 to 2023-09-29, a window of roughly 14 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

13

First Inspection

2010-02-03

Last Inspection

2023-09-29

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$38

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,756

What this shows 13 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $38 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,756.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

5.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

19

Other-Than-Serious

95.0% 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

$27,000

Current Penalty Amount

$500

Penalty Reduction

98.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,500 from the initial assessment of $27,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Municipio DE Vega Baja compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Municipio DE Vega Baja Industry Avg
Inspections 13 0.7
Violations 20 1.1
Total Penalty $500 $1,177
Avg Penalty per Inspection $38 $1,756
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Municipio DE Vega Baja safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Municipio DE Vega Baja's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 20 violations across 13 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Municipio DE Vega Baja have? ▼
Municipio DE Vega Baja has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $500.
How many OSHA inspections has Municipio DE Vega Baja had? ▼
Municipio DE Vega Baja has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-03 and the most recent on 2023-09-29. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Municipio DE Vega Baja? ▼
Municipio DE Vega Baja has been assessed $500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,000 (a 98.1% reduction).
Does Municipio DE Vega Baja have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Municipio DE Vega Baja has 1 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 Vega Baja operate in? ▼
Municipio DE Vega Baja operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 624230). This industry has 18,008 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,069 total OSHA inspections and $21.20M in cumulative penalties.
How does Municipio DE Vega Baja's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Municipio DE Vega Baja's total OSHA penalty of $500 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,177 per employer. The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Heritage Manor of Lockport in Lockport, NY is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $500 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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