This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2005. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Puerto Rico Steel Works Safety Record

Caguas, PR · Construction

F

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

Last inspected 12/13/2005

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Puerto Rico Steel Works in Caguas, Puerto Rico has 42 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 39 classified as serious and $11,290 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 2005.

Puerto Rico Steel Works, located in Caguas, Puerto Rico, was last inspected by OSHA in 2005. 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 42 violations on file, 39 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $11,290.

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.

42 Violations
7 Inspections
39 Serious
$11,290 Penalties
Serious?
39 ($10,995)
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($295)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1991
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1991
1926.0451 Scaffolding
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1992
SPEC.RULE OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $16,555 in penalties for Puerto Rico Steel Works, later reduced to $11,290 — a 32% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $1,225
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
5 citations $330
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
4 citations $900
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
4 citations $175
1926.0451 Scaffolding
3 citations $3,775
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/13/2005 Referral? Caguas, PR 0 $0
02/03/1999 Referral? Caguas, PR 0 $0
06/19/1996 Referral? Caguas, PR 4 $750
04/13/1993 Referral? Caguas, PR 11 $2,070
02/10/1992 Programmed Related? Caguas, PR 3 $5,400
08/07/1991 Complaint? Caguas, PR 23 $2,770
07/08/1988 Planned? Caguas, PR 1 $300

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