QUALITY ELECTROPLATING CORPORATION
CENTRO INDUSTRIAL VILLA BLANCA, Caguas, PR 00625
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Inspection records
Oct 21, 1986#18715607Oct 21, 1986Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Health#18715607$1,0001 viol.1 violation$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #18715607
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 21, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 10, 1987
- Closed
- Apr 10, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 115
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- Carr 1 Km 34.2 Villa Blanca Industrial Park, Caguas, PR 00725
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $1,000 | $1,000 | Apr 10, 1987 | - | - |
Jan 28, 1986#3181468Jan 28, 1986Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#3181468$1,0004 viol.4 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #3181468
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 28, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 23, 1986
- Closed
- Oct 10, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 95
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- Carr 1 Km 34.2 Villa Blanca Industrial Park, Caguas, PR 00725
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Chemical Exposure Sampling12 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 65P / 1A | 0 | |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 54P / 1A | 0 - 41 | |
| Cyanide (as Cn) | 11 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Hydrogen Chloride | 83 | 0 - 18 | ppm |
| Hydrogen Cyanide | 11 | 0 - 0.25 | ppm |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 3 | 0 - 0.069 | mg/m³ |
| Nitric Oxide | 15 | 0 - 5.7 | ppm |
| Nitrogen Dioxide | 15 | 0 | ppm |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 124 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sodium Hydroxide | 43P / 1A | 0 - 1300 | |
| Sulfuric Acid | 6 | 0 - 0.066 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 7 | 22 | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 1986 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A01 | Serious | 7 | 22 | $0 | $0 | Aug 5, 1986 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 7 | 22 | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 1986 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VIII | Other | 3 | 15 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jul 6, 1986 | - | - |
Failure to Abate Penalties1 citation, $1,000 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 1 citation issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | #18715607 | Dec 29, 1986 | $1,000 | - | - |
Jun 18, 1985#3181369Jun 18, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#3181369$4503 viol.3 violations$450 in penalties
Inspection #3181369
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 18, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 26, 1985
- Closed
- Nov 5, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $450
- Penalties on Record
- $450
- Site Address
- Carr 1 Km 34.2 Villa Blanca Industrial Park, Caguas, PR 00725
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Serious | 12 | 12 | $450 | $450 | Aug 6, 1985 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 2 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Aug 11, 1985 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1985 | - | - |
Feb 7, 1983#12139234Feb 7, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#12139234$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12139234
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 7, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 1983
- Closed
- Jun 27, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 48
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Centro Industrial Villa Blanca, Caguas, PR 00625
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1983 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1983 | - | - |
Sep 25, 1981#12140273Sep 25, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#12140273$86019 viol.19 violations$860 in penalties
Inspection #12140273
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 25, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 1, 1981
- Closed
- May 24, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 36
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 17 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $860
- Penalties on Record
- $860
- Site Address
- Centro Industrial Villa Blance, Caguas, PR 00625
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 IX | Serious | 1 | - | $300 | $300 | Nov 27, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | - | $240 | $240 | Nov 22, 1981 | - | - |
| 02001 | SPECRULE OSHA citation code: SPECRULE 1 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 1981 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 3 | - | $100 | $100 | Nov 27, 1981 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Other | 2 | - | $60 | $60 | Nov 27, 1981 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 1981 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Other | 1 | - | $60 | $60 | Nov 22, 1981 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 29, 1981 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 12, 1981#12141560Aug 12, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#12141560$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12141560
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 12, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 27, 1981
- Closed
- May 24, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 36
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Centro Industrial Villa Blanca, Caguas, PR 00625
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 36 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 1981 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A04 II | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 22, 1981 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 B01 VI | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 14, 1982 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 22, 1981 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
16 inspections, 1981 to 2011. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring reported 4.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source