Tier 5 Standard

PAN AMERICAN GRAIN COMPANY INC.

📍 LOTE B-9 REPTO. INDUSTRIAL CORUJO, BAYAMON, PR 00960🏭 Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers (NAICS 424510)📅 2016-08-16
$10,275.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
398
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PAN AMERICAN GRAIN COMPANY INC. — a grain and field bean merchant wholesalers facility located at LOTE B-9 REPTO. INDUSTRIAL CORUJO, BAYAMON, PR 00960 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,275.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-08-16.

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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $10,275.00 is 98% above the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424510). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.

State Context: Within PR, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 29,311 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,322.38.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 February 10, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 8, 2017. Of the 3 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 $10,275.00 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 $3,425.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $2,275.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 10, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 10, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 10, 2017Abated: Pending
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

Comparing penalized facilities in BAYAMON, PR (Broader Sector)

PAN AMERICAN GRAIN COMPANY INC. (This Facility)
$10.3K
3 cit.
CENTRAL DRUG DORADO CORP.
$12.6K
4 cit.
PRONATURA INC
$12.0K
14 cit.
PUERTO RICO SUPPLIES GROUP LLC
$9.2K
5 cit.
More PR Enforcement Records
THE BATTERY RECYCLING CO., INC.
ARECIBO, PR
$262.9K
90 cit.
LUMA ENERGY SERVCO, LLC Y/O LUMA ENERGY, LLC
SAN JUAN, PR
$136.0K
68 cit.
DE ESC VOC MIGUEL SUCH
SAN JUAN, PR
$135.0K
24 cit.
LUMA ENERGY MANAGECO, LLC Y/O LUMA ENERGY SERVCO, LLC
GUAYANILLA, PR
$120.0K
60 cit.
C&C SE
ARECIBO, PR
$111.5K
33 cit.
Other Inspected Facilities in BAYAMON, PR
DE ESCUELA NOEL ESTRADA
$46.0K
14 cit.
GOYA DE PUERTO RICO, INC.
$35.5K
37 cit.
DRNA
$35.5K
9 cit.
LAUSELL ALUMINUM JALOUSIES
$34.8K
51 cit.
GENERAL MACHINERY CONTRACTORS, INC.
$25.8K
10 cit.
Related Guides & Tools
OSHA Fines & Penalties Guide →
How OSHA calculates penalties and maximum fine amounts.
After an OSHA Inspection →
Citations, appeals, and penalty negotiation steps.
Top 10 OSHA Violations →
The most frequently cited standards nationwide.
Penalty Calculator →
Estimate fines by violation type, industry, and size.

Explore more: OSHA enforcement in BAYAMON · Puerto Rico data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator

Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was PAN AMERICAN GRAIN COMPANY INC. cited for?

PAN AMERICAN GRAIN COMPANY INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,275.00. The inspection opened on 2016-08-16.

How much was PAN AMERICAN GRAIN COMPANY INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $10,275.00 against PAN AMERICAN GRAIN COMPANY INC. in BAYAMON, PR. Average per citation: $3,425.00.

Is PAN AMERICAN GRAIN COMPANY INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, PAN AMERICAN GRAIN COMPANY INC. has a risk score of 3 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 Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $10,275.00 is above the industry average.