Public Administration · Yauco, PR

Municipio DE Yauco

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Municipio DE Yauco ranks #3,744 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 33 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty64% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$62,050
OSHA penalties: 33
Violations cited: 10
OSHA inspections: #3,744
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,744 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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: #3,744
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 33 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Municipio DE Yauco

$62,050
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Municipio DE Yauco runs far above peers (23.8x 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

$62,050 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 Yauco.

Municipio DE Yauco has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 33 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 Yauco in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Municipio DE Yauco ranks #72 at $62,050 current penalty.

How Municipio DE Yauco Compares

Municipio DE Yauco's 3.30 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 (23.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

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

$827

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 $827.

Serious

63.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Municipio DE Yauco	Industry Avg
Inspections	10	3.2
Violations	33	6.4
Total Penalty	$62,050	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,205	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($62,050 here).

Paterson Police Department $62,000 NJ Borough of Haddonfield Haddonfield Police Department $62,300 NJ Township of Denville $62,300 NJ Township of Wayne $62,650 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Oregon Air National Guard - 142 Wing 10 insp. Portland, OR Nysoca Kings County Supreme Court 10 insp. Brooklyn, NY Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department 10 insp. Las Vegas, NV City of Richmond 10 insp. Richmond, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

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

Owensboro, KY

0 inspections $0

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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 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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

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

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Municipio DE Yauco ranks #3,744 (the top 5% 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 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 $2,606 per employer (23.8x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 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.

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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