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Borinquen Container Corp.: OSHA inspections and violations

Hatillo, Puerto Rico · Other Metal Container Manufacturing · NAICS 332439

15inspections
75citation items
$53,722current penalties
Mar 5, 2025last inspection

Since 1974, OSHA inspectors have visited Borinquen Container Corp. in Puerto Rico 15 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Mar 5, 2025 after a complaint, in Hatillo.

In all, OSHA issued 75 citation items: 49 serious and 26 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $88,875; today they stand at $53,722, 40% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.219 (belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts), 6 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Borinquen Container Corp. averages $47,817 across 1 cited inspection.

Borinquen Container Corp.: OSHA citation items per year, 1974 to 2025
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348107343 OPENED MAR 5, 2025Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 199 employees at the site · Closed Nov 5, 2025

Bo. Carrizales #800 El Mangot?n, Hatillo, PR 00659 · Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · Walking-working surfaces
 Serious$3,825$2,295Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.22(c) · Walking-working surfaces
 Serious$6,300$3,780Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · Walking-working surfaces
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.36(c)(1) · Exit route design
 Serious$3,825$2,295Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$6,300$3,780Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$3,825$2,295Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 6a
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$6,300$3,780Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 6b
29 CFR 1910.134(k) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.136(a) · Foot protection
 Serious$3,825$2,295Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
 Serious$3,825$2,295Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 9a
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Serious$3,825$2,295Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 9b
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 9c
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.176(a) · Material storage and aisles
 Serious$3,825$2,295Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles
 Serious$3,825$2,295Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 12a
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Serious$3,825$2,295Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 12b
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 12c
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3) · Overhead and gantry cranes
 Serious$3,825$2,295Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 14
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$6,300$3,780Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 15a
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$3,825$2,295Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 15b
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 15c
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 15d
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 16a
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$3,825$2,295Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 16b
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 16c
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 16d
29 CFR 1910.335(b)(1) · Safeguards for personnel protection
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 23a
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens
 Serious$2,295$1,377Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 23b
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 24a
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
 Serious$6,300$3,780Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 24b
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 24c
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 24d
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2025Final

Inspection 342995701 OPENED FEB 27, 2018Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 198 employees at the site · Closed Mar 14, 2018

# 800 El Mangotin Bo. Carrizales, Hatillo, PR 00659 · Other Metal Container Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 342916145 OPENED JAN 25, 2018Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 198 employees at the site · Closed Jan 26, 2018

# 800 El Mangotin Bo. Carrizales, Hatillo, PR 00659 · Other Metal Container Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 342074754 OPENED FEB 2, 2017Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 207 employees at the site · Closed Feb 2, 2017

# 800 El Mangotin Bo. Carrizales, Hatillo, PR 00659 · Other Metal Container Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 305827990 OPENED OCT 29, 2004Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 160 employees at the site · Closed Dec 31, 2004

Calle Mangotin Bo Carrizales, Hatillo, PR 00659 · Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 300920519 OPENED SEP 27, 2000Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 148 employees at the site · Closed Dec 14, 2000

Calle Mangotin Bo Carrizales, Hatillo, PR 00659 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 126940972 OPENED APR 11, 1996Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 172 employees at the site · Closed Nov 20, 1996

Carr 2 Km 85.1 Interior Bo Carrizales, Hatillo, PR 00659 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$975$400Aug 14, 1996Closed
Citation 1, item 2 Serious$1,600$500Aug 14, 1996Closed
Citation 1, item 3 Serious$0$0Aug 14, 1996Closed
Citation 1, item 4 Serious$2,800$1,200Aug 14, 1996Closed
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 14, 1996Closed

Inspection 126940709 OPENED FEB 12, 1996Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 179 employees at the site · Closed Apr 30, 1997

Carr 2 Km 85.1 Interior Bo Carrizales, Hatillo, PR 00659 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i) · Working near live electrical parts
 Serious$1,375$1,375Apr 17, 1996Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$825$825Apr 17, 1996Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 6A0001
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 17, 1996Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 17, 1996Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 17, 1996Closed
7 older inspections

Inspection 119472355 OPENED DEC 27, 1994Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 240 employees at the site · Closed Feb 20, 1995

Carr 2 Km 85.1 Interior Bo Carrizales, Hatillo, PR 00659 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 6A0001
 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 8, 1995Closed

Inspection 108074105 OPENED FEB 26, 1990Closed

Planned · Records only · Safety · 216 employees at the site · Closed Feb 26, 1990

Carr 2 Km 85.1 Interior Bo Carrizales, Hatillo, PR 00659 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 18703793 OPENED JUL 10, 1989Closed

Planned · Records only · Safety · 190 employees at the site · Closed Jul 11, 1989

Carr 2 Km 85.1 Interior Bo Carrizales, Hatillo, PR 00659 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 12135067 OPENED SEP 28, 1982Closed

Planned · Records only · Safety · 184 employees at the site · Closed Oct 1, 1982

Carr 2 Km 85, Hatillo, PR 00659 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 12132684 OPENED MAR 15, 1979Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 163 employees at the site · Closed Oct 3, 1979

Carr #2 Km 85 2 Bo Carrizales, Hatillo, PR 00659 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.29(a)(3)(vii) · Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds (towers)
 Serious$490$490Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.29(a)(3)(v) · Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds (towers)
 Serious$0$0Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.29(a)(3)(viii) · Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds (towers)
 Serious$0$0Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
 Serious$280$280Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$0$0Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$350$350Apr 10, 1979Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$0$0Apr 10, 1979Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1904.5(d)(1) · Determination of work-relatedness
 Other-than-serious$70$70Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.22(c) · General requirements
 Other-than-serious$70$70Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.24(h) · Fixed industrial stairs
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.26(a)(3)(vii) · Portable metal ladders
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.27(d)(2)(i) · Fixed ladders
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(5)(i) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(vi) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 2, item 8
29 CFR 1910.110(e)(4)(iii) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 2, item 9
29 CFR 1910.144(a)(3) · Safety color code for marking physical hazards
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 2, item 10
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Other-than-serious$115$115Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 2, item 11
29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 2, item 12 Other-than-serious$70$70Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 2, item 13 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 2, item 14 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 9, 1979Closed
Citation 2, item 15 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 9, 1979Closed

Inspection 10860070 OPENED MAR 26, 1974Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 159 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Road No2 Km85 2 Bo Carrizales, Hatillo, PR 00659 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 10859833 OPENED JAN 16, 1974Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 159 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Road No2 Km85 2 Bo Carrizales, Hatillo, PR 00659 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$60$60Mar 14, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(10) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Other-than-serious$40$40Mar 14, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Other-than-serious$60$60Mar 14, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 14, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 14, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 14, 1974Closed

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1904.5 · Determination of work-relatedness

29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i)

(c) Exposure control—(1) Exposure Control Plan. (i) Each employer having an employee(s) with occupational exposure as defined by paragraph (b) of this section shall establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure.

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i)

(2) Information and Training. (i) The employer shall train each employee with occupational exposure in accordance with the requirements of this section. Such training must be provided at no cost to the employee and during working hours. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.

29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases

29 CFR 1910.110(b)(5)(i)

(5) Markings on containers. (i) Each container covered in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this section, except as provided in paragraph (b)(3)(iv) of this section shall be marked as specified in the following:

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.136 · Foot protection

29 CFR 1910.144 · Safety color code for marking physical hazards

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · Walking-working surfaces

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.24 · Fixed industrial stairs

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.26 · Portable metal ladders

29 CFR 1910.27 · Fixed ladders

29 CFR 1910.29 · Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds (towers)

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.309

29 CFR 1910.333 · Working near live electrical parts

29 CFR 1910.335 · Safeguards for personnel protection

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

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