Retail Trade · Riverside, CA
99 Cents Only Stores
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), 99 Cents Only Stores ranks #72,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 1 inspections.
- $2,480
- OSHA penalties
- 4
- Violations cited
- 1
- OSHA inspections
- #72,555
- of 99,447 penalized employers
99 Cents Only Stores in Riverside, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,480. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected 99 Cents Only Stores once. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $10,704 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. For comparison, Daniel's Auto Sales in Kaufman, TX is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 4.0
- violations per inspection
- 0.0%
- of violations were serious
- #72,555
- of 99,447 penalized employers
- $10,704
- in back wages recovered
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
- C Wage & hour compliance: $11K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($11K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
How 99 Cents Only Stores compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average
- 99 Cents Only Stores
99 Cents Only Stores
$2,480 in penalties
- Retail Trade avg
Retail Trade industry average (per employer)
$2,898 in penalties
What this shows 99 Cents Only Stores sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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
$2,480 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. 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
Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?
Each dot is one of 21 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is 99 Cents Only Stores.
99 Cents Only Stores in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger
In Retail Trade, 99 Cents Only Stores sits at penalty rank #2,020 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($2,480 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, 99 Cents Only Stores ranks #2,784 among 8,492 Retail Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($10,704).
Combined federal exposure here: $2,480 OSHA penalties plus $10,704 WHD back wages (81.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).
How 99 Cents Only Stores Compares
99 Cents Only Stores's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.
Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 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
1
First Inspection
2019-02-12
Last Inspection
2019-02-12
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
4.0
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$2,480
Industry Avg / Inspection
$3,571
What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $2,480 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
0
Serious
0.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
4
Other-Than-Serious
100.0% 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
$5,000
Current Penalty Amount
$2,480
Penalty Reduction
50.4%
Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)
$13,184
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,520 from the initial assessment of $5,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Wage & Hour Findings
The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that 99 Cents Only Stores owed $10,704 in back wages to 5 employees across 1 case and 6 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: Retail Trade
How 99 Cents Only Stores compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | 99 Cents Only Stores | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 1 | 0.8 |
| Violations | 4 | 1.7 |
| Total Penalty | $2,480 | $2,898 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $2,480 | $3,571 |
Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for 99 Cents Only Stores, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,480 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade
Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.
Compare 99 Cents Only Stores vs Daniel's Auto Sales side-by-side →
What to do with this record
Use 99 Cents Only Stores's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.
- A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare 99 Cents Only Stores against Daniel's Auto Sales, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
- See whether 99 Cents Only Stores's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
- 99 Cents Only Stores also carries $10,704 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 99 Cents Only Stores safe to work at? ▼
How many OSHA violations does 99 Cents Only Stores have? ▼
How many OSHA inspections has 99 Cents Only Stores had? ▼
What is the total penalty amount for 99 Cents Only Stores? ▼
Has 99 Cents Only Stores been cited for wage theft? ▼
What industry does 99 Cents Only Stores operate in? ▼
What should I do if 99 Cents Only Stores owes me wages? ▼
Where does 99 Cents Only Stores rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
How does 99 Cents Only Stores's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
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.
Employer Matching
Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.