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Retail Trade · Nashville, TN

Dollar Tree Stores, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dollar Tree Stores, INC ranks #7,816 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty25% serious
$37,100
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#7,816
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dollar Tree Stores, INC in Nashville, TN 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: $37,100. 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,816 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Alamo Flea Market in Alamo, TX is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#7,816
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 (12.8x 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

$37,100 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 both1.92.022.02.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWALMART SUPERCENTER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21FLOORING CENTER USA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PETSMART, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RALPHS FOOD 4 LESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FAST STOP 1132, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TIETZ'S PIGGLY WIGGLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4J&M SALES OF TEXAS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RV RETAILER EAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4QVC, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HABITAT FOR HUMANITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR TREE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GALLATIN IMPORT GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PVH CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RR BUFFALO GROVE LLC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE KROGER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEIJER NEWPORT DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SANDRA'S BAKERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMTHOR GLASS & MIRROR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ROSS DRESS FOR LESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Dollar Tree Stores, …, 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

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dollar Tree Stores, INC ranks #187 at $37,100 current penalty.

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 (12.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-03-17

Last Inspection

2020-08-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $18,550 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

50.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$37,100

Current Penalty Amount

$37,100

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 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $37,100 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,550 $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 TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($37,100 here).

Fortune Foods Hawaii INC $37,128 HI Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), INC. $37,000 IL Wal-Mart Associates, INC. $36,935 CA Peerless Tyre Company $37,324 WY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Walmart Supercenter Store #2859 2 insp. Rochester, NY Flooring Center USA, LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Target Corporation 2 insp. Omaha, NE Petsmart, Incorporated 2 insp. Wyomissing, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fortune Foods Hawaii INC
Waipahu, HI
2 inspections $37,128
Alamo Flea Market
Alamo, TX
0 inspections $0
Lexus of Watertown
Watertown, MA
1 inspections $6,480
La Moreliana Meat Market #10
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Village Motors
North Providence, RI
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, including 1 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 1 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Dollar Tree Stores, INC had? ▼
Dollar Tree Stores, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-03-17 and the most recent on 2020-08-07. 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 $37,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Dollar Tree Stores, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dollar Tree Stores, INC has 1 serious violations, and 2 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 #7,816 (the top 10% 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 $37,100 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (12.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alamo Flea Market in Alamo, TX 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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