COST-U-LESS ST. CROIX
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COST-U-LESS ST. CROIX — a supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) facility located at 4300 SION FARM EAST, CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00820 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,362.00. The inspection case was opened on 2026-03-24.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $20,362.00 is more than 6.3× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 445110). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within VI, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 3,127 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,798.47.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 20, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 4 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $20,362.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $5,090.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection at Cost-U-Less St. Croix reveals a deeply concerning pattern of recidivism that
This facility's $20,362 penalty is higher than 74% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 445110 industry in VI. The state average penalty for this industry is $19,418.
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What OSHA violations was COST-U-LESS ST. CROIX cited for?
COST-U-LESS ST. CROIX received 4 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,362.00. The inspection opened on 2026-03-24.
How much was COST-U-LESS ST. CROIX fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,362.00 against COST-U-LESS ST. CROIX in CHRISTIANSTED, VI. Average per citation: $5,090.50.
Is COST-U-LESS ST. CROIX a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, COST-U-LESS ST. CROIX has a risk score of 21 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $20,362.00 is above the industry average.