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Retail Trade · West Valley City, UT

Dollar Tree Stores, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dollar Tree Stores, INC. ranks #7,418 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty67% serious
$38,500
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#7,418
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. in West Valley City, UT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,500. 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 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,418 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, ARCO AMPM Gas Station in Sacramento, CA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#7,418
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 (13.3x 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

$38,500 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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 both3.03.033.03.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFLOWERWOOD NURSERY, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GOLD TONE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CARIBBEAN RETAIL VEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DETROIT'S CLASSIC PA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ROSS DRESS FOR LESS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MENARDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TMT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SKYLINE MARINE CENTE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9H MART PORTLAND INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15KENDALL FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DIAMOND S MEAT CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0LAWLEY MOTORS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DEFENSE COMMISSARY A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WAL-MART ASSOCIATES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MFS SUPPLY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14RUGS USA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PEARL FACTORY, THE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Dollar Tree Stores, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Dollar Tree Stores, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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 #172 at $38,500 current penalty.

How Dollar Tree Stores, INC. Compares

Dollar Tree Stores, INC.'s 3.00 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 (13.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-07-03

Last Inspection

2019-03-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,833

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $12,833 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

33.3% 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

$38,500

Current Penalty Amount

$38,500

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 9 1.7
Total Penalty $38,500 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,833 $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 ($38,500 here).

Wentzville Rural King Supply, INC. $38,500 MO Mermaid Meat CORP DBA Fine Fare Supermarkets $38,500 NY Party City CORP. $38,350 NY Love's Travel Stop and Country Stores, INC. $38,330 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Flowerwood Nursery, INC. 3 insp. Mobile, AL Gold Tone, INC. 3 insp. Titusville, FL Save Mart Supermarkets 3 insp. Oakland, CA Caribbean Retail Ventures INC. 3 insp. Mayaguez, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wentzville Rural King Supply, INC.
Wentzville, MO
2 inspections $38,500
Mermaid Meat CORP DBA Fine Fare Supermarkets
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $38,500
Sears Home Appliance Showroom
Humble, TX
0 inspections $0
ARCO AMPM Gas Station
Sacramento, CA
0 inspections $0
Sunoco
Pittsburgh, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Dollar Tree Stores, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Dollar Tree Stores, INC. against Wentzville Rural King Supply, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Dollar Tree Stores, INC. had? ▼
Dollar Tree Stores, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-03 and the most recent on 2019-03-22. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dollar Tree Stores, INC.? ▼
Dollar Tree Stores, INC. has been assessed $38,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Dollar Tree Stores, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dollar Tree Stores, INC. has 6 serious 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 452990). 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 #7,418 (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 $38,500 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (13.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, ARCO AMPM Gas Station in Sacramento, CA 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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