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Dollar Tree Distribution INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dollar Tree Distribution INC. ranks #3,992 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty92% serious
$59,390
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#3,992
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dollar Tree Distribution INC. in Windsor, CT has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $59,390. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dollar Tree Distribution INC. 8 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,992 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 runs well above peers (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, A. N. Tow. Inc in Los Angeles, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#3,992
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dollar Tree Distribution INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Dollar Tree Distribution INC. runs far above peers (9.7x 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

$59,390 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($59,390) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $59,390 $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 Dollar Tree Distribution INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.109.719.429.138.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3ITHACA CITY SD TRANS…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15NYCTA ELECTRONIC MAI…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 0GOLDEN STATE FC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4US AIRWAYS, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 1UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21SSA MARINE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 22COLUMBIA EXPORT TERM…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 30DOLGENCORP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 5CONTAINER MAINTENANC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 14U.S. POSTAL SERVICE-…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 14KODIAK SUPPORT SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 37ALASKA MARINE TRUCKI…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8Dollar Tree Distribu…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12
Dollar Tree Distribution INC. has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Dollar Tree Distribution INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Dollar Tree Distribution INC. is the #176 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($59,390).

How Dollar Tree Distribution INC. Compares

Dollar Tree Distribution INC.'s 1.50 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 runs far above peers (9.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2014-03-14

Last Inspection

2025-05-20

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,424

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 8 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $7,424 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$77,810

Current Penalty Amount

$59,390

Penalty Reduction

23.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,420 from the initial assessment of $77,810. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Dollar Tree Distribution INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dollar Tree Distribution INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 8 1.9
Violations 12 3.2
Total Penalty $59,390 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,424 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dollar Tree Distribution INC., both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($59,390 here).

U. S. Postal Service (Usps) $59,264 CA Torrid LLC $58,934 OH United Parcel Service, INC. $60,000 MA United Parcel Service $60,000 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

U.S. Postal Service 8 insp. Jackson, MS Ithaca City SD Transportation Dept 8 insp. Ithaca, NY United States Postal Service 8 insp. Cincinnati, OH Nycta Electronic Maintenance Division 8 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Intercon Carriers
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
U. S. Postal Service (Usps)
San Francisco, CA
8 inspections $59,264
A. N. Tow. Inc
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
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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 Dollar Tree Distribution INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dollar Tree Distribution INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 8 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dollar Tree Distribution INC. have? ▼
Dollar Tree Distribution INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $59,390.
How many OSHA inspections has Dollar Tree Distribution INC. had? ▼
Dollar Tree Distribution INC. has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-14 and the most recent on 2025-05-20. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dollar Tree Distribution INC.? ▼
Dollar Tree Distribution INC. has been assessed $59,390 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $77,810 (a 23.7% reduction).
Does Dollar Tree Distribution INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dollar Tree Distribution INC. has 11 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.
What industry does Dollar Tree Distribution INC. operate in? ▼
Dollar Tree Distribution INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dollar Tree Distribution INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dollar Tree Distribution INC. ranks #3,992 (the top 5% 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 Dollar Tree Distribution INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dollar Tree Distribution INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $59,390 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (9.7x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, A. N. Tow. Inc in Los Angeles, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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