This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Caribe Candle Safety Record

Penuelas, PR

C

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

Last inspected 08/13/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Caribe Candle in Penuelas, Puerto Rico has 12 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 3 classified as serious and $1,125 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1986 to 2002.

Caribe Candle, located in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. 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 12 violations on file, 3 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,125.

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.

12 Violations
8 Inspections
3 Serious
$1,125 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
9 ($500)
Serious?
3 ($625)
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1986
SPEC.RULE OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1986
OSHA initially proposed $2,250 in penalties for Caribe Candle, later reduced to $1,125 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
SPEC.RULE OSHA Standard
3 citations $250
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
3 citations $250
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations $375
1910.0133 OSHA Standard
1 citation $250
1910.0038 OSHA Standard
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/13/2002 Planned? Penuelas, PR 2 $500
02/01/2000 Planned? Penuelas, PR 1 $250
09/21/1995 Planned? Penuelas, PR 3 $375
05/16/1995 Planned? Penuelas, PR 0 $0
04/07/1994 Planned? Penuelas, PR 0 $0
04/10/1990 Planned? Penuelas, PR 2 $0
03/27/1989 Planned? Penuelas, PR 1 $0
05/21/1986 Planned? Penuelas, PR 3 $0

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