Educational Services · Arecibo, PR

Upr Recinto DE Arecibo

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Upr Recinto DE Arecibo ranks #507 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty56% serious
$206,350
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#507
of 99,447 penalized employers

Upr Recinto DE Arecibo in Arecibo, PR has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $206,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Upr Recinto DE Arecibo 7 times over 3 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #507 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, IL is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#507
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 53/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (2.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Upr Recinto DE Arecibo compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Upr Recinto DE Arecibo runs far above peers (68.2x 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

$206,350 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($206,350) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $206,350 $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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Upr Recinto DE Arecibo.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCALIFORNIA STATE UNI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 16NEWARK VALLEY CSD BU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 29SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDIC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6POMONA COLLEGE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0EAST WHITTIER CITY S…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3CITY COLLEGE OF SAN …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4MALONE CSD FRANKLIN …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC S…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6SUNY BROOME COMMUNIT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6SCHOOL DIST #1 SEATTLE, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7BELFAST - CSD, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26CUNY BRONX COMMUNITY…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1UC LOS ANGELES, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6CALIFORNIA STATE UNI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8SUNY ONEONTA, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15NATOMAS UNIFIED SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10GEORGE MASON UNIVERS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5Upr Recinto DE Arecibo, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18
Upr Recinto DE Arecibo has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 18 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Upr Recinto DE Arecibo in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Upr Recinto DE Arecibo is the #1 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($206,350).

How Upr Recinto DE Arecibo Compares

Upr Recinto DE Arecibo's 2.57 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (68.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2010-11-03

Last Inspection

2013-12-17

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$29,479

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 7 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $29,479 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

55.6% of total

2

Willful

11.1% of total

1

Repeat

5.6% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

27.8% 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

$206,350

Current Penalty Amount

$206,350

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Upr Recinto DE Arecibo compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Upr Recinto DE Arecibo Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.5
Violations 18 5.7
Total Penalty $206,350 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $29,479 $1,199

Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Upr Recinto DE Arecibo safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Upr Recinto DE Arecibo's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 7 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Upr Recinto DE Arecibo have?
Upr Recinto DE Arecibo has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 2 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $206,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Upr Recinto DE Arecibo had?
Upr Recinto DE Arecibo has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-03 and the most recent on 2013-12-17. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Upr Recinto DE Arecibo?
Upr Recinto DE Arecibo has been assessed $206,350 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Upr Recinto DE Arecibo have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Upr Recinto DE Arecibo has 10 serious violations, 2 willful 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 Upr Recinto DE Arecibo operate in?
Upr Recinto DE Arecibo operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Upr Recinto DE Arecibo rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Upr Recinto DE Arecibo ranks #507 (the top 1% 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 Upr Recinto DE Arecibo's safety record compare to industry average?
Upr Recinto DE Arecibo's total OSHA penalty of $206,350 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (68.2x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, IL is a similar educational services 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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