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Municipio DE Yauco

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Municipio DE Yauco has a concerning safety record: 33 violations across 10 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty64% serious
$62,050
OSHA penalties
33
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#3,701
of 100,495 penalized employers

Municipio DE Yauco in Yauco, PR has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 33 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $62,050. 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 Yauco 10 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 33 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 21 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 (3.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Green River District Health Department in Owensboro, KY is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
96%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Municipio DE Yauco compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Municipio DE Yauco runs far above peers (24.0x 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

$62,050 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($62,050) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $62,050 $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 Yauco

The federal enforcement record for Municipio DE Yauco in Yauco, PR includes 10 OSHA inspections and 33 violations, translating to 3.30 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 21 (63.6%) 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 $76,550 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $62,050 - a 18.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $6,205. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (24.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-02-17 to 2025-06-12, a window of roughly 9 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2016-02-17

Last Inspection

2025-06-12

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,205

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 10 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $6,205 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$76,550

Current Penalty Amount

$62,050

Penalty Reduction

18.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,500 from the initial assessment of $76,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric Municipio DE Yauco Industry Avg
Inspections 10 3.1
Violations 33 6.4
Total Penalty $62,050 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,205 $826
View all 9,788 employers in Public Administration →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Paterson Police Department
Paterson, NJ
5 inspections $62,000
Borough of Haddonfield Haddonfield Police Department
Haddonfield, NJ
2 inspections $62,300
Township of Denville
Denville, NJ
6 inspections $62,300
Township of Wayne
Wayne, NJ
12 inspections $62,650
Green River District Health Department
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0 inspections $0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Municipio DE Yauco safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Municipio DE Yauco's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 33 violations across 10 inspections, including 21 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 Yauco have? ▼
Municipio DE Yauco has 33 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $62,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Municipio DE Yauco had? ▼
Municipio DE Yauco has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-17 and the most recent on 2025-06-12. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Municipio DE Yauco? ▼
Municipio DE Yauco has been assessed $62,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $76,550 (a 18.9% reduction).
Does Municipio DE Yauco have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Municipio DE Yauco has 21 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 Yauco operate in? ▼
Municipio DE Yauco 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 Yauco's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Municipio DE Yauco's total OSHA penalty of $62,050 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (24.0x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Green River District Health Department in Owensboro, KY is a similar public administration employer with $0 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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