THE BUCCANEER HOTEL
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE BUCCANEER HOTEL — a hotels (except casino hotels) and motels facility located at 5007 ESTATE SHOYS, CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00820 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,202.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-11-16.
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 3.6 per 100 full-time workers — 33% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $7,202.00 is more than 2.6× the national average of $2,782.05 for facilities in the Food Services sector (NAICS 721110). This sector encompasses 22,815 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $63.5M.
State Context: Within VI, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 3,127 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,798.47.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 22, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 9, 2012. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,202.00 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.
This facility's $7,202 penalty is higher than 64% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 721110 industry in VI. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,078.
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What OSHA violations was THE BUCCANEER HOTEL cited for?
THE BUCCANEER HOTEL received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,202.00. The inspection opened on 2011-11-16.
How much was THE BUCCANEER HOTEL fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $7,202.00 against THE BUCCANEER HOTEL in CHRISTIANSTED, VI. Average per citation: $2,400.67.
Is THE BUCCANEER HOTEL a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE BUCCANEER HOTEL has a risk score of 17 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 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels facilities is $2,782.05. This facility penalty of $7,202.00 is above the industry average.