Retail Trade · Sacramento, CA

Family Dollar

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Family Dollar has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $16,139
Back wages owed

Family Dollar in Sacramento, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 10 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Family Dollar once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $16,139 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers. For comparison, Tower Automotive in Chicago, IL is another retail trade employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $16,138 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $16,139
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Family Dollar

The federal enforcement record for Family Dollar in Sacramento, CA shows 1 OSHA inspection with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Family Dollar to date. The Retail Trade sector average runs $2,879 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $16,139 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2016-02-24 to 2016-02-24, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-02-24

Last Inspection

2016-02-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$16,139

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$2,690

Avg Back Wages per Case

$16,139

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Family Dollar owed $16,139 in back wages to 6 employees across 1 case and 10 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric	Family Dollar	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	0.8
Violations	0	1.7
Total Penalty	$0	$2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,566

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Family Dollar safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Family Dollar's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Family Dollar have? ▼

Family Dollar has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Family Dollar had? ▼

Family Dollar has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-24 and the most recent on 2016-02-24. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Family Dollar? ▼

Family Dollar has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $16,139 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Family Dollar been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Family Dollar, resulting in $16,139 in back wages owed to 6 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Family Dollar operate in? ▼

Family Dollar 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.

What should I do if Family Dollar owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Family Dollar owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $16,139 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Family Dollar's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Family Dollar's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tower Automotive in Chicago, IL is a similar retail trade employer with $16,138 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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