MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTION BAHAMAS LIMITED

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTION BAHAMAS LIMITED — a construction facility located at YATCH HAVEN USVI RESTORATION PROJECT, SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 19 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,412.50. The inspection case was opened on 2006-07-27.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,412.50 is 61% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within VI, this facility's penalty places it at the 77th percentile among 3,127 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,798.47.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 19 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 January 4, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 9, 2007. Of the 19 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 total proposed penalty of $1,412.50 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.