State enforcement profile · #55 of 56 by penalties
Workplace enforcement in Virgin Islands
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Virgin Islands has 436 employers in the federal enforcement record, with 1,222 OSHA inspections and $1.9M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $873K in back wages across 35 enforcement cases.
- 436
- Employers
- 1,222
- Inspections
- $1.9M
- OSHA penalties
- $873K
- Back wages
The state in one line
Virgin Islands ranks #55 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 2,592 violations cited across 1,222 inspections and $873K in wages recovered for workers.
- #55
- of 56 states by penalties
- 2.12
- violations per inspection
- $4K
- avg penalty per employer
- 35
- WHD wage-theft cases
What to check next
Virgin Islands's enforcement record is one jurisdiction in a national pattern. Treat it as a benchmark to drill down from, not a verdict on the state overall.
- Virgin Islands averages 2.12 violations per inspection, at or below the 2.21 national average across 56 states.
- See Virgin Islands's single worst-cited employer in full detail. Caribbean Professional Consultants, Inc. record
- Compare Virgin Islands against a similarly-sized state by employer count. Delaware record
- Put two employers head-to-head on inspections, penalties, and back wages. Compare employers
What the data says about Virgin Islands
Federal workplace enforcement in Virgin Islands covers 436 employers with 1,222 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 2,592 violations statewide, yielding 2.12 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $1.9M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $4K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $873K in back wages across 35 cases - an average of $25K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts, reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Where Virgin Islands ranks nationally
Average OSHA penalty per tracked employer, vs all 56 U.S. jurisdictions
$4,384 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% of 56 U.S. jurisdictions
Each bar is a $2K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
Top OSHA & wage enforcement actions in Virgin Islands
Ranked by combined OSHA penalties and DOL Wage & Hour Division back wages. Some employers below have wage-theft cases with zero OSHA safety violations, or vice versa; check the Inspections/Violations columns before drawing safety conclusions.
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty + wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caribbean Professional Consultants, Inc. St Thomas | 0 | 0 | $121K |
| 2 | Royal T Services Christiansted | 0 | 0 | $116K |
| 3 | The Home Depot USA, INC ST Thomas | 2 | 6 | $111K |
| 4 | Bryan's Electric St Thomas | 0 | 0 | $84K |
| 5 | High Quality Concrete Christiansted | 4 | 17 | $76K |
| 6 | US Virgin Island Department of Labor Christiansted | 0 | 0 | $68K |
| 7 | Kmart Corporation Christiansted | 2 | 4 | $59K |
| 8 | Food Center Corporation ST Thomas | 2 | 18 | $58K |
| 9 | Stop and Shop Supermarket Frederiksted | 5 | 20 | $54K |
| 10 | Gec, LLC Frederiksted | 2 | 15 | $52K |
| 11 | Falken USVI Christiansted | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| 12 | Sugar Bay Club & Resort CORP. ST Thomas | 2 | 12 | $50K |
| 13 | TSG Water Resources Usvi, INC. ST Thomas | 4 | 13 | $45K |
| 14 | Government of USVI-Department of Health- USVI St Thomas | 0 | 0 | $45K |
| 15 | SRS, Inc. Christiansted | 0 | 0 | $44K |
| 16 | Daily News Publishing Co., Inc. St Thomas | 0 | 0 | $41K |
| 17 | Pueblo Sub Base #145 St Thomas | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| 18 | Amspec ST. Croix, LLC Christiansted | 4 | 9 | $39K |
| 19 | Bluewater Construction INC. ST Thomas | 4 | 7 | $37K |
| 20 | Sugar Bay Resort & Spa ST Thomas | 4 | 15 | $37K |
All employers in Virgin Islands
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Industries in Virgin Islands
Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within Virgin Islands.
Top Cities in Virgin Islands
The 9 cities with the most employers in the federal enforcement record within Virgin Islands.
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor · Verify with OSHA establishment search →
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor · DOL WHD data →
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