State enforcement profile · #32 of 56 by penalties
Workplace enforcement in Puerto Rico
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Puerto Rico has 3,280 employers in the federal enforcement record, with 6,881 OSHA inspections and $9.7M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $80.5M in back wages across 1,154 enforcement cases.
- 3,280
- Employers
- 6,881
- Inspections
- $9.7M
- OSHA penalties
- $80.5M
- Back wages
The state in one line
Puerto Rico ranks #32 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 11,369 violations cited across 6,881 inspections and $80.5M in wages recovered for workers.
- #32
- of 56 states by penalties
- 1.65
- violations per inspection
- $3K
- avg penalty per employer
- 1,154
- WHD wage-theft cases
What to check next
Puerto Rico's enforcement record is one jurisdiction in a national pattern. Treat it as a benchmark to drill down from, not a verdict on the state overall.
- Puerto Rico averages 1.65 violations per inspection, at or below the 2.21 national average across 56 states.
- See Puerto Rico's single worst-cited employer in full detail. Puerto Rico Police Department record
- Compare Puerto Rico against a similarly-sized state by employer count. Maryland record
- Put two employers head-to-head on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
What the data says about Puerto Rico
Federal workplace enforcement in Puerto Rico covers 3,280 employers with 6,881 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 11,369 violations statewide, yielding 1.65 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $9.7M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $3K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $80.5M in back wages across 1,154 cases - an average of $70K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts, reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Where Puerto Rico ranks nationally
Average OSHA penalty per tracked employer, vs all 56 U.S. jurisdictions
$2,951 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% of 56 U.S. jurisdictions
Each bar is a $2K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
Top OSHA & wage enforcement actions in Puerto Rico
Ranked by combined OSHA penalties and DOL Wage & Hour Division back wages. Some employers below have wage-theft cases with zero OSHA safety violations, or vice versa; check the Inspections/Violations columns before drawing safety conclusions.
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty + wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puerto Rico Police Department San Juan | 0 | 0 | $20.7M |
| 2 | Municipio DE San Juan San Juan | 41 | 86 | $5.8M |
| 3 | GenStrong Rio Grande | 0 | 0 | $3.8M |
| 4 | PR Police - Police Academy San Juan | 0 | 0 | $3.6M |
| 5 | PR Police San Juan | 0 | 0 | $3.2M |
| 6 | Alpha Telekom San Juan | 0 | 0 | $2.0M |
| 7 | Genstrong Ft. Bliss Rio Grande | 0 | 0 | $1.6M |
| 8 | Puerto Rico Police Department-480-23 San Juan | 0 | 0 | $1.5M |
| 9 | PR Police - Federal Task Force San Juan | 0 | 0 | $1.4M |
| 10 | Xperts, Inc. San Juan | 0 | 0 | $1.3M |
| 11 | ADFAN (Administracion de Familia y Ninos) San Juan | 0 | 0 | $753K |
| 12 | Gobierno Municipal de Yauco Yauco | 0 | 0 | $589K |
| 13 | Lighthouse Translations San Sebastian | 0 | 0 | $525K |
| 14 | Gen Serv - DMG FEMA Georgia Rio Grande | 0 | 0 | $505K |
| 15 | Policia Municipal de Carolina Carolina | 0 | 0 | $503K |
| 16 | Empresas Cesar Castillo Guaynabo | 0 | 0 | $503K |
| 17 | Municipality of San Juan San Juan | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| 18 | Xpert's LLC - Caguas Region San Juan | 0 | 0 | $479K |
| 19 | DS San Juan | 21 | 59 | $443K |
| 20 | P. R. Police K- 9 Unit San Juan | 0 | 0 | $431K |
All employers in Puerto Rico
Nearby states by enforcement footprint
Industries in Puerto Rico
Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within Puerto Rico.
Top Cities in Puerto Rico
The 20 cities with the most employers in the federal enforcement record within Puerto Rico (of 83 total).
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor · Verify with OSHA establishment search →
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor · DOL WHD data →
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