DE-AUTORIDAD ESCOLAR DE ALIMENTOS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DE-AUTORIDAD ESCOLAR DE ALIMENTOS — a elementary and secondary schools facility located at CALLE NENADICH #50 CTO GUB 3ER PISO, MAYAGUEZ, PR 00680 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-02-21.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.3 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 0.7 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $20,500.00 is more than 11.2× the national average of $1,831.95 for facilities in the Education sector (NAICS 611110). This sector encompasses 10,394 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $19.0M.
State Context: Within PR, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 29,311 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,322.38.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 30, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 23, 2008. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $20,500.00 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 $3,416.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for DE-Autoridad Escolar de Alimentos reveals a systemic failure in fundamental life safety
This facility's $20,500 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 611110 industry in PR. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,566.
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What OSHA violations was DE-AUTORIDAD ESCOLAR DE ALIMENTOS cited for?
DE-AUTORIDAD ESCOLAR DE ALIMENTOS received 6 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,500.00. The inspection opened on 2008-02-21.
How much was DE-AUTORIDAD ESCOLAR DE ALIMENTOS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,500.00 against DE-AUTORIDAD ESCOLAR DE ALIMENTOS in MAYAGUEZ, PR. Average per citation: $3,416.67.
Is DE-AUTORIDAD ESCOLAR DE ALIMENTOS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DE-AUTORIDAD ESCOLAR DE ALIMENTOS has a risk score of 7 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 Elementary and Secondary Schools facilities is $1,831.95. This facility penalty of $20,500.00 is above the industry average.