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Retail Trade · Cheyenne, WY

Dollar Tree Stores INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dollar Tree Stores INC has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$12,115
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#29,831
of 100,495 penalized employers

Dollar Tree Stores INC in Cheyenne, WY 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: $12,115. 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 Stores INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tanglewood Flowers & Garden in Houston, TX is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
70%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Dollar Tree Stores INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dollar Tree Stores INC runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$12,115 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Dollar Tree Stores INC

The federal enforcement record for Dollar Tree Stores INC in Cheyenne, WY includes 2 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $21,201 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $12,115 - a 42.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $6,058. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-06-14 to 2017-06-16, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-06-14

Last Inspection

2017-06-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,058

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $6,058 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$21,201

Current Penalty Amount

$12,115

Penalty Reduction

42.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,086 from the initial assessment of $21,201. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Dollar Tree Stores INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dollar Tree Stores INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $12,115 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,058 $3,566
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dollar Tree Stores INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dollar Tree Stores INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dollar Tree Stores INC have? ▼
Dollar Tree Stores INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,115.
How many OSHA inspections has Dollar Tree Stores INC had? ▼
Dollar Tree Stores INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-14 and the most recent on 2017-06-16. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dollar Tree Stores INC? ▼
Dollar Tree Stores INC has been assessed $12,115 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,201 (a 42.9% reduction).
Does Dollar Tree Stores INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dollar Tree Stores INC has 2 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 Stores INC operate in? ▼
Dollar Tree Stores INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452990). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
How does Dollar Tree Stores INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dollar Tree Stores INC's total OSHA penalty of $12,115 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tanglewood Flowers & Garden in Houston, TX is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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