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Tropical Shipping CO., LTD.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. ranks #52,179 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$5,598
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,179
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. in Christiansted, VI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,598. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,179 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jantt Trucking LLC in Richmond, VA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,600 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#52,179
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$5,598 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Tropical Shipping CO., LTD..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMENZIES AVIATION USA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24JUNEAU INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18NEW JERSEY TRANSIT-O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ADUSA DISTRIBUTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW JERSEY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SIDARI'S ITALIAN FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NORTHLAND COLD STORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUN VALLEY COMMODITI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18WAYFAIR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SPIRIT DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LONG BEACH CONTAINER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CLOVERLEAF COLD STOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SCHWARZ PAPER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DEKOVEN DOCKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PAK-RITE INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TEEBERRY LOGISTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Tropical Shipping CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. is the #2,262 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($5,598).

How Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. Compares

Tropical Shipping CO., LTD.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-15

Last Inspection

2022-06-15

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,799

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,799 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

25.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$13,030

Current Penalty Amount

$5,598

Penalty Reduction

57.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,432 from the initial assessment of $13,030. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 4 3.2
Total Penalty $5,598 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,799 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tropical Shipping CO., LTD., both outside VI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,598 here).

Transdev Alternative Services, INC. $5,600 CA Moholland Transfer, INC. $5,600 VA Jantt Trucking LLC $5,600 VA Bennett Trucking Service,LLC $5,600 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Menzies Aviation USA INC 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Juneau International Airport 2 insp. Juneau, AK New Jersey Transit-Oradell Bus Garage 2 insp. Oradell, NJ Adusa Distribution, LLC 2 insp. Winthrop, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Transdev Alternative Services, INC.
San Francisco, CA
2 inspections $5,600
Moholland Transfer, INC.
Hampton, VA
2 inspections $5,600
V & H Transportation
Santa Ana, CA
0 inspections $0
Jantt Trucking LLC
Richmond, VA
2 inspections $5,600
Bennett Trucking Service,LLC
Kenner, LA
2 inspections $5,600

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What to do with this record

Use Tropical Shipping CO., LTD.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tropical Shipping CO., LTD.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. have? ▼
Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,598.
How many OSHA inspections has Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. had? ▼
Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-15 and the most recent on 2022-06-15. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tropical Shipping CO., LTD.? ▼
Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. has been assessed $5,598 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,030 (a 57.0% reduction).
Does Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. has 2 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 Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. operate in? ▼
Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488320). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tropical Shipping CO., LTD. ranks #52,179 (the lower 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 Tropical Shipping CO., LTD.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tropical Shipping CO., LTD.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,598 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jantt Trucking LLC in Richmond, VA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $5,600 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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