HEALTHCARE AMBULATORY SERVICE INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HEALTHCARE AMBULATORY SERVICE INC — a freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers facility located at PLAZA DEL CARMEN MALL LOCAL 24, CAGUAS, PR 00725 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $59,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-03-20.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.5 per 100 full-time workers — 67% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 0.8 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $59,800.00 is more than 22.7× the national average of $2,638.83 for facilities in the Health Care sector (NAICS 621493). This sector encompasses 27,508 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.6M.
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 11 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 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 September 12, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 8, 2025. Of the 11 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $59,800.00 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 $5,436.36 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Healthcare Ambulatory Service Inc. reveals a systemic failure in fundamental
This facility's $59,800 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 621493 industry in PR. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,731.
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What OSHA violations was HEALTHCARE AMBULATORY SERVICE INC cited for?
HEALTHCARE AMBULATORY SERVICE INC received 11 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $59,800.00. The inspection opened on 2025-03-20.
How much was HEALTHCARE AMBULATORY SERVICE INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $59,800.00 against HEALTHCARE AMBULATORY SERVICE INC in CAGUAS, PR. Average per citation: $5,436.36.
Is HEALTHCARE AMBULATORY SERVICE INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HEALTHCARE AMBULATORY SERVICE INC has a risk score of 26 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers facilities is $2,638.83. This facility penalty of $59,800.00 is above the industry average.