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Retail Trade · Missoula, MT

Dollar Tree Stores INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dollar Tree Stores INC. ranks #1,314 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty0% serious
$118,610
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,314
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dollar Tree Stores INC. in Missoula, MT 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: $118,610. 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 across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,314 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 0 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, Guatepan Bakery - Hamilton Ave in Trenton, NJ is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#1,314
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 (40.9x 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

$118,610 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($118,610) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $118,610 $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 both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RURAL KING SUPPLY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BIG LOTS STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PRICE CHOPPER OPERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JEWEL FOOD STORES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARTINREA AUTOMOTIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MORRISTOWN FORD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FLEET FARM OF MENOMO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BUCKEYE SPORTS CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11KROGER CO STORE #684, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15WALGREEN COMPANY #7310, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CAMPING WORLD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AIRPORT APPLIANCE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WARREN TRASK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FURNITURE WAREHOUSE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16COACH STORE PUERTO R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BATH & BODY WORKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WALMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Dollar Tree Stores I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Dollar Tree Stores INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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

Retail Trade sector: Dollar Tree Stores INC. is the #41 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($118,610).

How Dollar Tree Stores INC. Compares

Dollar Tree Stores INC.'s 2.00 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 (40.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-12-10

Last Inspection

2019-10-31

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$59,305

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $59,305 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

1

Willful

25.0% of total

3

Repeat

75.0% 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

$217,000

Current Penalty Amount

$118,610

Penalty Reduction

45.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $98,390 from the initial assessment of $217,000. 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 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dollar Tree Stores INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $118,610 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $59,305 $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 MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($118,610 here).

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. $114,784 WI Goodwill Industries of Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada, INC. $113,415 CA Progreso LMMM Corpus Christi #1, LLC $113,322 TX Carl Cannon, INC. $125,452 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC 2 insp. Ocala, FL Rural King Supply, INC. 2 insp. Xenia, OH Big Lots Stores, INC. 2 insp. Essex Junction, VT Goodwill Industries of SF/SM 2 insp. San Francisco, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Thornton's Inc. - HQ
Louisville, KY
0 inspections $0
Heritage Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Southfield, MI
0 inspections $0
Smokehouse Pet Products, Inc.
Sun Valley, CA
3 inspections $25,260
Guatepan Bakery - Hamilton Ave
Trenton, NJ
0 inspections $0
Best One Tire & Service of Evansville
Evansville, IN
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 4 violations across 2 inspections. 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 0 serious, 1 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $118,610.
How many OSHA inspections has Dollar Tree Stores INC. had? ▼
Dollar Tree Stores INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-10 and the most recent on 2019-10-31. 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 $118,610 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $217,000 (a 45.3% reduction).
Does Dollar Tree Stores INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dollar Tree Stores INC. has 0 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 3 repeat 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 #1,314 (the top 1% 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 $118,610 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (40.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Guatepan Bakery - Hamilton Ave in Trenton, NJ is a similar retail trade 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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