Puerto Rico health care & social assistance: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to health care & social assistance establishments in Puerto Rico over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of health care & social assistance inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.1030 | Bloodborne Pathogens | 71 | 72% |
| 1910.132 | PPE General Requirements | 37 | 38% |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 13 | 13% |
| 1910.22 | Walking-Working Surfaces | 11 | 11% |
| 1910.305 | Wiring Methods | 9 | 9% |
| 1910.36 | Exit Route Design | 9 | 9% |
| 1910.303 | Electrical General | 8 | 8% |
| 1910.157 | Fire Extinguishers | 8 | 8% |
| 17 IV A 1 | 5 | 5% | |
| 1910.37 | Exit Route Maintenance | 5 | 5% |
| 1910.141 | Sanitation | 4 | 4% |
| 17 IV B 2 | 4 | 4% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 6233: 32 inspections
- NAICS 6215: 16 inspections
- NAICS 6219: 14 inspections
- NAICS 6212: 12 inspections
- NAICS 6211: 6 inspections
- NAICS 6214: 6 inspections
- NAICS 6221: 3 inspections
- NAICS 6242: 3 inspections
Recently cited health care & social assistance establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF-Regi�n DE Arecibo | Arecibo | Aug 21, 2026 | 4 | $22,187 | $22,187 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 16, 2026Contested Sep 10, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Institucion DE Ancianos Nuevo Ebenezer EN Ponce Inc. | Ponce | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $8,441 | $5,065 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| San Juan Pediatric Dental Home PSC | San Juan | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $3,015 | $1,508 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Centro DE Hematologia & Oncologia Metropolitano P.S.C | San Juan | Aug 17, 2026 | 2 | $3,400 | $1,700 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 10, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Instituci�n Anadela Inc. | Villalba | Aug 14, 2026 | 6 | $23,283 | $11,642 | OpenAbatement due Sep 9, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 4, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| F.i.p.a Dental Office P.S.C | Bayamon | Aug 5, 2026 | 2 | $4,000 | $1,200 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Corporaci�n Villas San Agustin y Hogar San Agustin y Teresa Inc. | San Juan | Jul 22, 2026 | 2 | $11,254 | $5,627 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Hogar San Benito DE JC, Inc. | Toa Baja | Jul 14, 2026 | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 | ContestedContested Jul 21, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Centro DE Salud DE Lares Inc. | Lares | Jul 2, 2026 | 2 | $10,853 | $10,853 | OpenContest deadline ~Jul 24, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Hogar Arc�ngel Gabriel, Inc. | Bayamon | Jul 2, 2026 | 2 | $4,800 | $4,800 | OpenAbatement due Aug 18, 2026Contest deadline ~Jul 24, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Name withheld (individual) | Cabo Rojo | Jun 26, 2026 | 7 | $14,188 | $3,902 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Municipio DE Cabo Rojo | Cabo Rojo | Jun 25, 2026 | 5 | $20,000 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 3, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Ultrasonido Diagnostico LLP | San Juan | Jun 15, 2026 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Quality Care Ambulance Inc. | Ponce | Jun 1, 2026 | 3 | $25,536 | $25,536 | OpenAbatement due Jun 25, 2026Contest deadline ~Jun 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Dental PMB LLC | Toa Alta | May 29, 2026 | 2 | $3,400 | $1,360 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Athletic Training and Rehab Center LLC | Bayamon | May 28, 2026 | 1 | $2,800 | $1,400 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Asem | San Juan | May 27, 2026 | 1 | $7,093 | $3,546 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 10, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Practice Support LLC | San Juan | May 27, 2026 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Hogar Ashely, Inc. | San Juan | May 26, 2026 | 2 | $3,400 | $1,700 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Hogar Alas DE Amor, Inc. | Quebradillas | May 22, 2026 | 3 | $1,700 | $850 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Asem | San Juan | May 21, 2026 | 2 | $24,118 | $12,059 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Debra L. Borges Qui�ones | Hatillo | May 20, 2026 | 8 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 15, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Name withheld (individual) | Ponce | May 18, 2026 | 7 | $39,720 | $19,860 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Hogar Sol DE Vida Inc. | Ponce | May 18, 2026 | 1 | $5,674 | $2,837 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Hogar Caminando Juntos LLC | Yauco | May 15, 2026 | 8 | $25,820 | $7,538 | OpenAbatement due Jun 10, 2026Contest deadline ~Jun 8, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Hogar MI Castillo Dorado Corporaci�n | Yauco | May 15, 2026 | 5 | $19,736 | $7,894 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 3, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Consultorio Dental Dra. Amarilis Otero Padr� | Camuy | May 14, 2026 | 9 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Name withheld (individual) | Camuy | May 13, 2026 | 7 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Karina Mont S�nchez | Hatillo | May 8, 2026 | 7 | $6,000 | $6,000 | OpenAbatement due Jun 3, 2026Contest deadline ~Jun 1, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| Municipio DE Guaynabo | Guaynabo | May 5, 2026 | 1 | $6,384 | $6,384 | ContestedAbatement due May 22, 2026Contested May 27, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Puerto Rico Case Management Corp. | Guaynabo | May 5, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | ContestedAbatement due May 22, 2026Contested May 21, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Multicare Medical Transport LLC | Juana Diaz | Apr 17, 2026 | 7 | $6,250 | $3,125 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 29, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Villalba Medical Transport LLC | Juana Diaz | Apr 17, 2026 | 5 | $6,250 | $3,125 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 13, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Luis Guillermo Santiago Balb�s | Juana Diaz | Apr 17, 2026 | 4 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 13, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Ponce Neuroradiological Services | Bayamon | Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | $1,200 | $840 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Ashford Radiology P.S.C | San Juan | Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | $5,547 | $1,774 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 27, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| St. Jude Nursing Home Inc. | Bayamon | Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | $1,250 | $625 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Municipio Aut�nomo DE Juana Diaz | Juana Diaz | Apr 10, 2026 | 8 | $26,500 | $11,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| J Medical Care LLC | Juana Diaz | Apr 10, 2026 | 5 | $9,250 | $3,150 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Levittown Imaging Center Inc. | Levittown | Apr 9, 2026 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Final orderAbatement due May 5, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Corporaci?n Ortiz Negr?n | Corozal | Apr 7, 2026 | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| DJM Imaging Center LLC | Bayamon | Apr 7, 2026 | 1 | $1,190 | $1,190 | ContestedContested Apr 24, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| DS | San Juan | Apr 6, 2026 | 8 | $32,000 | $32,000 | ContestedAbatement due Apr 27, 2026Contested Apr 8, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Mart� Medical Transport Inc. | Bayamon | Apr 6, 2026 | 3 | $4,200 | $2,940 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 21, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Central CT & Radiology Centre, P.S.C | San Juan | Mar 19, 2026 | 3 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 5, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Montehiedra CT & Mri Center LLC | San Juan | Mar 10, 2026 | 2 | $2,000 | $1,400 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Instituci�n J�venes del Pasado Inc. | Bayamon | Mar 4, 2026 | 4 | $2,975 | $1,488 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Name withheld (individual) | Hato Rey | Feb 26, 2026 | 1 | $1,190 | $1,190 | ContestedContested Mar 13, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Aid System LLC | San Juan | Feb 23, 2026 | 1 | $850 | $850 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Hospital DE LA Concepcion | Hormigueros | Feb 21, 2026 | 3 | $9,350 | $4,760 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
Other industries in Puerto Rico
- Accommodation & food services
- Administrative & waste services
- Construction
- Educational services
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
- Retail trade
- Transportation & warehousing
Questions
How many health care & social assistance employers in Puerto Rico were cited by OSHA?
98 health care & social assistance inspections in Puerto Rico had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 17% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in Puerto Rico health care & social assistance?
The most-cited standards were 1910.1030 (Bloodborne Pathogens), 1910.132 (PPE General Requirements), 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication).
What is the typical penalty for health care & social assistance employers in Puerto Rico?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $4,635. Median current penalty: $2,700.