EAST POINT GROUP, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, EAST POINT GROUP, LLC — a general warehousing and storage facility located at 6040 CASTLE COAKLEY, CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00820 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,871.50. The inspection case was opened on 2021-05-12.
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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $13,871.50 is more than 2.5× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493110). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within VI, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 3,127 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,798.47.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 13, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 4, 2021. Of the 6 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 $13,871.50 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 $2,311.92 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $13,872 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493110 industry in VI. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,526.
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What OSHA violations was EAST POINT GROUP, LLC cited for?
EAST POINT GROUP, LLC received 6 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,871.50. The inspection opened on 2021-05-12.
How much was EAST POINT GROUP, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $13,871.50 against EAST POINT GROUP, LLC in CHRISTIANSTED, VI. Average per citation: $2,311.92.
Is EAST POINT GROUP, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, EAST POINT GROUP, LLC has a risk score of 5 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 General Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $13,871.50 is above the industry average.