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Retail Trade · Lindon, UT

Dollar Tree Stores, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dollar Tree Stores, INC ranks #15,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$22,000
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#15,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dollar Tree Stores, INC in Lindon, UT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,000. 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 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Walmart in Bethlehem, PA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,000 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#15,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 far above peers (7.6x 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

$22,000 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Dollar Tree Stores, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHOME DEPOT-STORE 8201, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SHIPP'S RV CENTERS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12LIA INFINITI, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FRED MEYER STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WALMART, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1COSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SHAW'S SUPERMARKETS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10STRAIT & LAMP LUMBER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NEVADA PURE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JC PENNEY CORP INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WALMART STORE 2097, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PIGGLY WIGGLY ALABAM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EL AHORRO SUPERMARKE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE HOME DEPOT USA I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SCHULZE & BURCH BISC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7THE KROGER CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LAKE GM AUTO CENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PRIDE INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0VOLVO PART OF NORTH …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WALMART DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Dollar Tree Stores, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Dollar Tree Stores, INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade 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 Stores, INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dollar Tree Stores, INC ranks #365 at $22,000 current penalty.

How Dollar Tree Stores, INC Compares

Dollar Tree Stores, INC'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 runs far above peers (7.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-09-13

Last Inspection

2017-12-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $7,333 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$22,000

Current Penalty Amount

$22,000

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Dollar Tree Stores, INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dollar Tree Stores, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 12 1.7
Total Penalty $22,000 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,333 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,000 here).

John Stuckey Ford $22,000 PA Nandorf, INC. $22,000 IL Walmart $22,000 PA John's Used Autos and Parts, LLC $22,024 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Home Depot-Store 8201 3 insp. ST Thomas, VI Shipp's RV Centers, LLC 3 insp. Louisville, TN Lia Infiniti 3 insp. Cohoes, NY Fred Meyer Stores INC 3 insp. Milwaukie, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wal-Mart
Pueblo, CO
0 inspections $0
John Stuckey Ford
Duncansville, PA
2 inspections $22,000
Nandorf, INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $22,000
Walmart
Bethlehem, PA
2 inspections $22,000
Amityville Mini Mart
Amityville, NY
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 Stores, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dollar Tree Stores, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 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 12 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Dollar Tree Stores, INC had? ▼
Dollar Tree Stores, INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-13 and the most recent on 2017-12-07. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dollar Tree Stores, INC? ▼
Dollar Tree Stores, INC has been assessed $22,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Dollar Tree Stores, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dollar Tree Stores, INC has 12 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 452112). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dollar Tree Stores, 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 Stores, INC ranks #15,701 (the top quarter 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 Stores, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dollar Tree Stores, INC's total OSHA penalty of $22,000 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (7.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Walmart in Bethlehem, PA is a similar retail trade employer with $22,000 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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