Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Rio Grande, PR

Usda-Forest Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Usda-Forest Service has a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

77% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Usda-Forest Service in Rio Grande, PR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Usda-Forest Service 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Art's Labor Service, INC. in Camarillo, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
76.9%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Usda-Forest Service.

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Usda-Forest Service has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Usda-Forest Service Compares

Usda-Forest Service's 4.33 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Usda-Forest Service to date. The Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average runs $3,448 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-08-09

Last Inspection

2016-06-29

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

76.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Usda-Forest Service compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Usda-Forest Service Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 13 2.4
Total Penalty $0 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,537

Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Usda-Forest Service, both outside PR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

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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 Usda-Forest Service safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Usda-Forest Service's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Usda-Forest Service have?
Usda-Forest Service has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Usda-Forest Service had?
Usda-Forest Service has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-09 and the most recent on 2016-06-29. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Usda-Forest Service?
Usda-Forest Service has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Usda-Forest Service have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Usda-Forest Service has 10 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 Usda-Forest Service operate in?
Usda-Forest Service operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115310). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
How does Usda-Forest Service's safety record compare to industry average?
Usda-Forest Service's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Art's Labor Service, INC. in Camarillo, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting 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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