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Accommodation & Food Services · ST Thomas, VI

Sugar Bay Resort & Spa

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sugar Bay Resort & Spa ranks #7,981 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty87% serious
$36,600
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#7,981
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sugar Bay Resort & Spa in ST Thomas, VI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $36,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Sugar Bay Resort & Spa: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,981 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (17.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Colony Palms Hotel in Palm Springs, CA is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
86.7%
of violations were serious
#7,981
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 35/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sugar Bay Resort & Spa compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sugar Bay Resort & Spa runs far above peers (54.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

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

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$36,600 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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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 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sugar Bay Resort & Spa.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOBOBA CASINO RESORT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24STRATOSPHERE TOWER H…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1WINNEMUCCA HOTELS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16HOST INTERNATIONAL, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6JAY PEAK INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9RIO MAR RESORT-WHG H…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8FOUR STARS INC. DBA …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18AMERICAN VILLAGE OF …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22ROSA MEXICANO NATION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12TURTLE BAY RESORT LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4THE BROADMOOR HOTEL,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2HOOTERS CASINO HOTEL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1HILTON INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0GOLDEN NUGGET, ATLAN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2LIBRAS STEAKHOUSE CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11OCEAN CREST RESORT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13RIVER RIDGE ASSOCIAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8VALLEY VIEW CASINO A…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11ALM MANAGEMENT SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16SERRALLES HOTEL INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15
Sugar Bay Resort & Spa has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Sugar Bay Resort & Spa in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, Sugar Bay Resort & Spa sits at penalty rank #94 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($36,600 assessed).

How Sugar Bay Resort & Spa Compares

Sugar Bay Resort & Spa's 3.75 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (54.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-08-01

Last Inspection

2013-07-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $9,150 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

86.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

6.7% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.7% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$37,200

Current Penalty Amount

$36,600

Penalty Reduction

1.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $600 from the initial assessment of $37,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Sugar Bay Resort & Spa compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sugar Bay Resort & Spa Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.2
Violations 15 0.5
Total Penalty $36,600 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,150 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, both outside VI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($36,600 here).

Excalibur Hotel and Casino $36,640 NV Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture, LLC $36,646 NV Wardman Hotel, LLC $36,500 DC Clio Snacks Company $36,715 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Soboba Casino Resort 4 insp. San Jacinto, CA Stratosphere Tower Hotel & Casino 4 insp. Las Vegas, NV Winnemucca Hotels LLC 4 insp. Winnemucca, NV Host International, INC. 4 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

Primo Italian American Restaurant
Gurnee, IL
0 inspections $0
Imo's Pizza
Bridgeton, MO
0 inspections $0
Colony Palms Hotel
Palm Springs, CA
0 inspections $0
Hampton Inn & Suites Brunswick
Brunswick, GA
0 inspections $0
Monical's Pizza
Tolono, IL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Sugar Bay Resort & Spa safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sugar Bay Resort & Spa's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 4 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sugar Bay Resort & Spa have? ▼
Sugar Bay Resort & Spa has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $36,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Sugar Bay Resort & Spa had? ▼
Sugar Bay Resort & Spa has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-01 and the most recent on 2013-07-31. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sugar Bay Resort & Spa? ▼
Sugar Bay Resort & Spa has been assessed $36,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,200 (a 1.6% reduction).
Does Sugar Bay Resort & Spa have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sugar Bay Resort & Spa has 13 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Sugar Bay Resort & Spa operate in? ▼
Sugar Bay Resort & Spa operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sugar Bay Resort & Spa rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sugar Bay Resort & Spa ranks #7,981 (the top 10% 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 Sugar Bay Resort & Spa's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sugar Bay Resort & Spa's total OSHA penalty of $36,600 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (54.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Colony Palms Hotel in Palm Springs, CA is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 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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