COMERCIAL MENDEZ INC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COMERCIAL MENDEZ INC — a retail trade facility located at DESVIO SUR CALLE ESTACION FINAL #49, AGUADA, PR 00602 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $855.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-04-12.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $855.00 is 73% below the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 444110). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.

State Context: Within PR, this facility's penalty places it at the 69th percentile among 29,311 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,322.38.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 12, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 28, 2011. Of the 10 total citations, 6 (60%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $855.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.