Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · ST Thomas, VI

Coral World Ocean Park

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Coral World Ocean Park ranks #32,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 15 violations across 6 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$10,981
OSHA penalties: 15
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #32,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Coral World Ocean Park in ST Thomas, VI has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,981. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Coral World Ocean Park 6 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kings Island Park LLC in Mason, OH is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,998 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection: 80.0%
of violations were serious: #32,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Coral World Ocean Park

$10,981
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation avg

$4,481

What this shows Coral World Ocean Park runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$10,981 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Coral World Ocean Park.

Coral World Ocean Park has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Coral World Ocean Park in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

In Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Coral World Ocean Park sits at penalty rank #254 of 848 penalized establishments ($10,981 assessed).

How Coral World Ocean Park Compares

Coral World Ocean Park's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-06-30

Last Inspection

2025-08-07

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,830

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 6 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,830 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Serious

80.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$17,966

Current Penalty Amount

$10,981

Penalty Reduction

38.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,985 from the initial assessment of $17,966. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Coral World Ocean Park compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Coral World Ocean Park	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	1.8
Violations	15	5.1
Total Penalty	$10,981	$4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,830	$2,537

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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Coral World Ocean Park, both outside VI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,981 here).

Kings Island Park LLC $10,998 OH Sfog II Employee, INC. $11,000 GA Mountain Lake Corporation $11,026 FL Town of Trumbull $10,900 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Nycdpr - Forest Park Greenhouse 6 insp. Glendale, NY National Park Service - Yosemite National Park 6 insp. El Portal, CA National Park Service Channel Islands National Park 6 insp. Ventura, CA Marion County Fair 6 insp. Indianapolis, IN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Westmoreland Country Club

Export, PA

1 inspections $8,000

Kings Island Park LLC

Mason, OH

2 inspections $10,998

Sfog II Employee, INC.

Austell, GA

3 inspections $11,000

Andy Mathis Racing Stables

19 inspections $10,900

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coral World Ocean Park safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Coral World Ocean Park's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 15 violations across 6 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Coral World Ocean Park have? ▼

Coral World Ocean Park has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,981.

How many OSHA inspections has Coral World Ocean Park had? ▼

Coral World Ocean Park has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-30 and the most recent on 2025-08-07. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Coral World Ocean Park? ▼

Coral World Ocean Park has been assessed $10,981 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,966 (a 38.9% reduction).

Does Coral World Ocean Park have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Coral World Ocean Park has 12 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

What industry does Coral World Ocean Park operate in? ▼

Coral World Ocean Park operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713990). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Coral World Ocean Park rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Coral World Ocean Park ranks #32,431 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.

How does Coral World Ocean Park's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Coral World Ocean Park's total OSHA penalty of $10,981 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kings Island Park LLC in Mason, OH is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $10,998 in current penalties.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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