This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1996. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Caribbean Needle Point Safety Record

Penuelas, PR

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 02/20/1996

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Caribbean Needle Point in Penuelas, Puerto Rico has 18 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $1,238 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 1996.

Caribbean Needle Point, located in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, was last inspected by OSHA in 1996. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 18 violations on file, 7 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,238.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

18 Violations
3 Inspections
7 Serious
$1,238 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
11 ($0)
Serious?
7 ($1,238)
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1990
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1990
SPEC.RULE OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $5,450 in penalties for Caribbean Needle Point, later reduced to $1,238 — a 77% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
5 citations $412
SPEC.RULE OSHA Standard
2 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
2 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/20/1996 Planned? Penuelas, PR 3 $1,238
05/16/1994 Planned? Penuelas, PR 7 $0
07/19/1990 Planned? Penuelas, PR 8 $0

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