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Puerto Rico (PR) OSHA has issued a public notice announcing revisions to the fines and penalties imposed on employers for noncompliance with adopted OSHA standards, effective as of November 3, the date of the notice’s publication. Under the updated penalty framework, willful or repeated violations carry a minimum fine of $11,823 and a maximum of $165,514 per violation. Serious violations are subject to penalties ranging from $1,221 to $16,550 per violation, while non-serious violations carry no minimum penalty and a maximum of $16,550 per violation. Employers that fail to correct a cited violation may be fined up to $16,550 per day until the violation is remedied. Failure to comply with posting notice requirements may result in penalties of up to $16,550. These revised penalty amounts are intended to align PR OSHA enforcement with federal OSHA standards and to strengthen deterrence against workplace safety and health violations in Puerto Rico. The adjustments were adopted pursuant to ...

Takeaways Puerto Rico Occupational Safety and Health Administration (PR OSHA) has increased penalty amounts for workplace safety violations.   The new penalty structure ensures consistency with federal OSHA enforcement standards.   Strengthening workplace safety programs, verifying postings, and implementing prompt corrective action can reduce exposure under the new penalty framework. Related Links PRDOL OSHA Public Notice Act. No. 212 of September 17, 2024 Act No. 16 of August 5, 1975   Article PR OSHA recently issued a public notice announcing its updated fines and penalty structure for employer noncompliance with adopted OSHA standards. The updated fines are summarized here:  Nature of Violation Minimum Penalty (per violation) Maximum Penalty (per violation) Willful or repeated    $11,823   $165,514   Serious $1,221  $16,550  Nonserious $0  $16,550  Failure to correct a cited violation  N/A  $16,550 per d...