Tier 5 Standard

CUE & LOPEZ CONTRACTORS INC

📍 CALLE UNION BO PIEDRAS BLANCAS LOS FRAILES, GUAYNABO, PR 00765🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2002-05-21
$21,937.50
Total Penalties
7
Citations
22/100
Risk Score
343
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CUE & LOPEZ CONTRACTORS INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at CALLE UNION BO PIEDRAS BLANCAS LOS FRAILES, GUAYNABO, PR 00765 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,937.50. The inspection case was opened on 2002-05-21.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

State Context: Within PR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 29,311 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,322.38.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 6 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 18, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 24, 2002. Of the 7 total citations, 6 (86%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $21,937.50 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $3,133.93 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Cue & Lopez Contractors Inc. reveals a profound systemic collapse of safety

Citation Matrix — 7 Citations
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $1,137.50Gravity: 05Issued: October 18, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.25(a)
Repeat
Penalty: $2,800.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 18, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.28(a)
Repeat
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: October 18, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $5,600.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 18, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(09)
Repeat
Penalty: $2,800.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 18, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(12)
Repeat
Penalty: $2,800.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 18, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $2,800.00Gravity: 05Issued: October 18, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was CUE & LOPEZ CONTRACTORS INC cited for?

CUE & LOPEZ CONTRACTORS INC received 7 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,937.50. The inspection opened on 2002-05-21.

How much was CUE & LOPEZ CONTRACTORS INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $21,937.50 against CUE & LOPEZ CONTRACTORS INC in GUAYNABO, PR. Average per citation: $3,133.93.

Is CUE & LOPEZ CONTRACTORS INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CUE & LOPEZ CONTRACTORS INC has a risk score of 22 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $21,937.50 is above the industry average.