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Retail Trade · Yauco, PR

Supermercado MR. Special INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Supermercado MR. Special INC ranks #11,495 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$28,125
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#11,495
of 99,447 penalized employers

Supermercado MR. Special INC in Yauco, PR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,125. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Supermercado MR. Special INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,495 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Broadway Glass and Customs in Merrillville, IN is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#11,495
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Supermercado MR. Special INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Supermercado MR. Special INC runs far above peers (9.7x 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

$28,125 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Supermercado MR. Special INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFAIRWAY MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE KROGER CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROBERT N. KARPP CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WALMART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAFEWAY STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WALMART SUPERCENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAN FERNANDO MOTOR C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WILLIAMSBURG HONDA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HOME DEPOT USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PINNACLE AUTOMOTIVE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FLOOR AND DECOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EMPTY THE NEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOMMY'S OF DETROIT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DUFFY'S OUTDOOR POWE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FAMILY DOLLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ACCURATE RANGE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ACE HARDWARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALPINE SKI CENTER, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAMOA NAPA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Supermercado MR. Spe…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Supermercado MR. Special INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Supermercado MR. Special INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Supermercado MR. Special INC is the #265 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($28,125).

How Supermercado MR. Special INC Compares

Supermercado MR. Special INC's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (9.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-02-20

Last Inspection

2025-02-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,063

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $14,063 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

16.7% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$36,000

Current Penalty Amount

$28,125

Penalty Reduction

21.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,875 from the initial assessment of $36,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Supermercado MR. Special INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Supermercado MR. Special INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 6 1.7
Total Penalty $28,125 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,063 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Supermercado MR. Special INC, both outside PR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,125 here).

CVS Albany, L.L.C. $28,000 NY Berkeley Bowl Produce, INC. $27,990 CA Atlanta Oriental Food Wholesale Company $27,924 GA Target Corporation $28,414 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Fairway Market 2 insp. Pelham, NY The Kroger CO. 2 insp. Peoria, IL Robert N. Karpp CO., INC. 2 insp. Attleboro, MA Walmart 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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Merrillville, IN
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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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 Supermercado MR. Special INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Supermercado MR. Special INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Supermercado MR. Special INC have? ▼
Supermercado MR. Special INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,125.
How many OSHA inspections has Supermercado MR. Special INC had? ▼
Supermercado MR. Special INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-02-20 and the most recent on 2025-02-24. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Supermercado MR. Special INC? ▼
Supermercado MR. Special INC has been assessed $28,125 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,000 (a 21.9% reduction).
Does Supermercado MR. Special INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Supermercado MR. Special INC has 4 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Supermercado MR. Special INC operate in? ▼
Supermercado MR. Special INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Supermercado MR. Special INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Supermercado MR. Special INC ranks #11,495 (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 Supermercado MR. Special INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Supermercado MR. Special INC's total OSHA penalty of $28,125 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (9.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Broadway Glass and Customs in Merrillville, IN is a similar retail trade 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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