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

South Western Farmers Safety Record

Lajas, PR

F

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

Last inspected 04/11/1996

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, South Western Farmers in Lajas, Puerto Rico has 17 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $1,125 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 1996.

South Western Farmers, located in Lajas, 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 17 violations on file, 9 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.

17 Violations
2 Inspections
9 Serious
$1,125 Penalties
Serious?
9 ($1,125)
Other-than-Serious?
8 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $2,250 in penalties for South Western Farmers, later reduced to $1,125 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/11/1996 Complaint? Lajas, PR 17 $1,125
07/23/1990 Planned? Lajas, PR 0 $0

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