This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Matsushita Electric of P R Safety Record

Caguas, PR

F

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

Last inspected 03/31/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Matsushita Electric of P R in Caguas, Puerto Rico has 45 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 18 classified as serious and $16,680 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 1997.

Matsushita Electric of P R, located in Caguas, Puerto Rico, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. 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 45 violations on file, 18 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $16,680.

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.

45 Violations
8 Inspections
18 Serious
$16,680 Penalties
Serious?
18 ($10,880)
Willful?
14 ($4,900)
Other-than-Serious?
12 ($900)
Repeat?
1 ($0)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1989
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1989
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1989
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1987
1910.0133 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $81,130 in penalties for Matsushita Electric of P R, later reduced to $16,680 — a 79% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
9 citations $2,950
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
7 citations $3,200
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
3 citations $1,900
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
3 citations $1,450
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
3 citations $1,400
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/31/1997 Planned? Caguas, PR 11 $2,100
11/14/1996 Complaint? Caguas, PR 0 $0
07/20/1995 Complaint? Caguas, PR 0 $0
09/17/1990 Follow-Up? Caguas, PR 0 $0
07/17/1990 Follow-Up? Caguas, PR 0 $0
03/03/1989 Referral? Caguas, PR 30 $14,300
06/30/1988 Follow-Up? Caguas, PR 0 $0
12/03/1987 Referral? Caguas, PR 4 $280

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