Tier 4 Systematic

CHICO'S DISTRIBUTING

📍 #18 LINDBURG BAY, ST. THOMAS, VI 00803🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2002-07-30
$7,991.50
Total Penalties
14
Citations
18/100
Risk Score
297
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CHICO'S DISTRIBUTING — a industry sector 00 facility located at #18 LINDBURG BAY, ST. THOMAS, VI 00803 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,991.50. The inspection case was opened on 2002-07-30.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within VI, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 3,127 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,798.47.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 30, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 31, 2023. Of the 14 total citations, 5 (36%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,991.50 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Citation Matrix — 14 Citations
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(02)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $191.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 30, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(l)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 30, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(01)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 30, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(02)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 30, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.176(a)
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 30, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 30, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 30, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(06)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 30, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $405.00Gravity: 1Issued: October 27, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $405.00Gravity: 1Issued: October 27, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: October 27, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $390.50Gravity: 1Issued: October 27, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 13, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $1,800.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 13, 2023Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was CHICO'S DISTRIBUTING cited for?

CHICO'S DISTRIBUTING received 14 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,991.50. The inspection opened on 2002-07-30.

How much was CHICO'S DISTRIBUTING fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $7,991.50 against CHICO'S DISTRIBUTING in ST. THOMAS, VI. Average per citation: $570.82.

Is CHICO'S DISTRIBUTING a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CHICO'S DISTRIBUTING has a risk score of 18 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $7,991.50 is above the industry average.