This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2011. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Quality Electroplating Safety Record

Caguas, PR · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 06/09/2011

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Quality Electroplating in Caguas, Puerto Rico has 87 workplace safety violations across 16 inspections, with 28 classified as serious and $15,723 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1981 to 2011.

Quality Electroplating, located in Caguas, Puerto Rico, was last inspected by OSHA in 2011. 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 87 violations on file, 28 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $15,723.

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.

87 Violations
16 Inspections
28 Serious
$15,723 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
59 ($3,933)
Serious?
28 ($11,790)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 5 inspections (8 total) since 1986
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1981
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1981
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1981
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1987
OSHA initially proposed $23,885 in penalties for Quality Electroplating, later reduced to $15,723 — a 34% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
10 citations $1,000
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
8 citations $275
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
7 citations $2,437
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
6 citations $825
1910.0023 Ladders
6 citations $1,185
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/09/2011 Planned? Caguas, PR 4 $0
03/16/2011 Planned? Caguas, PR 7 $1,050
08/06/2009 Referral? Caguas, PR 0 $0
07/23/2002 Planned? Caguas, PR 4 $1,350
02/27/2002 Planned? Caguas, PR 4 $1,313
02/10/1998 Planned? Caguas, PR 1 $0
08/15/1994 Planned? Caguas, PR 17 $4,125
08/15/1994 Planned? Caguas, PR 7 $2,475
11/18/1991 Complaint? Caguas, PR 0 $0
12/07/1987 Follow-Up? Caguas, PR 9 $2,100
10/21/1986 Follow-Up? Caguas, PR 1 $1,000
01/28/1986 Referral? Caguas, PR 4 $1,000
06/18/1985 Planned? Caguas, PR 3 $450
02/07/1983 Planned? Caguas, PR 2 $0
09/25/1981 Planned? Caguas, PR 19 $860
08/12/1981 Planned? Caguas, PR 5 $0

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