Accommodation & Food Services · Christiansted, VI

The Palms at Pelican Cove

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Palms at Pelican Cove ranks #20,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$17,148
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#20,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Palms at Pelican Cove in Christiansted, VI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,148. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $335 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected The Palms at Pelican Cove 4 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $335 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Little Crepe Street in Mount Kisco, NY is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#20,912
of 99,447 penalized employers
$335
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $335 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($335 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How The Palms at Pelican Cove compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows The Palms at Pelican Cove runs far above peers (25.6x 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

$17,148 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 The Palms at Pelican Cove.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBAVARIAN INN, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16THAMES LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12VIEJAS CASINO & RESORT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20FEDERATED INDIANS OF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8GAIA HOTEL AND SPA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7NAVY GATEWAY INNS & …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14MILITARY DELI BAKERY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5LSG SKY CHEFS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7NEW CASTLE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26BOWTIE HOSPITALITY L…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12MORONGO CASINO RESOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9DURHAM COCA-COLA BOT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7SODEXO, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5ADVANCED MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4HAYNES FAMILY LIMITE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1WYNDHAM VACATION OWN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5HARRAH'S RESORT SOUT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10BARONA CASINO & RESORT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19HYATT REGENCY WAIKIKI, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8CHARLESTON HARBOR RE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12The Palms at Pelican…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9
The Palms at Pelican Cove has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

The Palms at Pelican Cove in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

In Accommodation & Food Services, The Palms at Pelican Cove sits at penalty rank #256 of 1,746 penalized establishments ($17,148 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, The Palms at Pelican Cove ranks #22,851 among 22,851 Accommodation & Food Services employers with WHD recoveries ($335).

Combined federal exposure here: $17,148 OSHA penalties plus $335 WHD back wages (1.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How The Palms at Pelican Cove Compares

The Palms at Pelican Cove's 2.25 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 (25.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-11-16

Last Inspection

2026-01-13

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,287

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 4 inspections over 14 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $4,287 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$25,501

Current Penalty Amount

$17,148

Penalty Reduction

32.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$17,483

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,353 from the initial assessment of $25,501. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$335
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$168
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$335

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that The Palms at Pelican Cove owed $335 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 4 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How The Palms at Pelican Cove compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Palms at Pelican Cove Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.2
Violations 9 0.5
Total Penalty $17,148 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,287 $2,941

Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Palms at Pelican Cove, both outside VI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,148 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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What to do with this record

Use The Palms at Pelican Cove's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare The Palms at Pelican Cove against Best Western McKinney, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • The Palms at Pelican Cove also carries $335 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 The Palms at Pelican Cove safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, The Palms at Pelican Cove's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 4 inspections, including 9 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 The Palms at Pelican Cove have?
The Palms at Pelican Cove has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,148.
How many OSHA inspections has The Palms at Pelican Cove had?
The Palms at Pelican Cove has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-16 and the most recent on 2026-01-13. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Palms at Pelican Cove?
The Palms at Pelican Cove has been assessed $17,148 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,501 (a 32.8% reduction). Additionally, $335 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does The Palms at Pelican Cove have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. The Palms at Pelican Cove has 9 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.
Has The Palms at Pelican Cove been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against The Palms at Pelican Cove, resulting in $335 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does The Palms at Pelican Cove operate in?
The Palms at Pelican Cove 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.
What should I do if The Palms at Pelican Cove owes me wages?
If you believe The Palms at Pelican Cove owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $335 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does The Palms at Pelican Cove rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Palms at Pelican Cove ranks #20,912 (the top quarter 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 The Palms at Pelican Cove's safety record compare to industry average?
The Palms at Pelican Cove's total OSHA penalty of $17,148 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (25.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Little Crepe Street in Mount Kisco, NY 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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