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Transportation & Warehousing · West Memphis, AR

Family Dollar Stores, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Family Dollar Stores, INC. ranks #22,903 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$15,744
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,903
of 99,447 penalized employers

Family Dollar Stores, INC. in West Memphis, AR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,744. 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 Stores, INC. 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,903 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Go New York Tours INC. in Ridgewood, NY is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,750 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#22,903
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Family Dollar Stores, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Family Dollar Stores, INC. runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$15,744 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Family Dollar Stores, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.516.524.532.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEBRASKA COLD STORAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SSA ATLANTIC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FARO CARGO HANDLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LAZER SPOT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DELTA DISTRIBUTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERICAN ACADEMY OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALLIED FROZEN STORAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NOVELART MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RJ INDUSTRIAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FFE TRANSPORTATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COORS DISTRIBUTING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MDV / NASH FINCH COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MISSION PETROLEUM CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VAREL INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PEPSI BEVERAGES COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CAPSTONE LOGISTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIAMI AIRCRAFT STRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Family Dollar Stores…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Family Dollar Stores, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Family Dollar Stores, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Family Dollar Stores, INC. ranks #1,040 at $15,744 current penalty.

How Family Dollar Stores, INC. Compares

Family Dollar Stores, INC.'s 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-10

Last Inspection

2020-01-22

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,872

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $7,872 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$15,744

Current Penalty Amount

$15,744

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Family Dollar Stores, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Family Dollar Stores, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $15,744 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,872 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,744 here).

Super Store Industries $15,745 CA Go New York Tours INC. $15,750 NY National Railroad Passenger Corporation $15,775 IL Piedmont Airlines, INC. $15,775 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nebraska Cold Storage, INC. 2 insp. Hastings, NE New Jersey Turnpike Authority Crosswicks Maintenance Shop 2 insp. Crosswicks, NJ Ssa Atlantic, LLC 2 insp. Jacksonville, FL Faro Cargo Handling Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Elk Grove Village, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Charter Up Bus Service
Atlanta, GA
0 inspections $0
Go New York Tours INC.
Ridgewood, NY
2 inspections $15,750
Camille M. Bishop
Saugerties, NY
0 inspections $0
Aramis Construction
Waldorf, MD
0 inspections $0
Mr. Messenger
Warwick, 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 Family Dollar Stores, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Family Dollar Stores, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Family Dollar Stores, INC. have? ▼
Family Dollar Stores, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,744.
How many OSHA inspections has Family Dollar Stores, INC. had? ▼
Family Dollar Stores, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-10 and the most recent on 2020-01-22. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Family Dollar Stores, INC.? ▼
Family Dollar Stores, INC. has been assessed $15,744 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Family Dollar Stores, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Family Dollar Stores, INC. has 1 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 Family Dollar Stores, INC. operate in? ▼
Family Dollar Stores, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Family Dollar Stores, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Family Dollar Stores, INC. ranks #22,903 (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 Family Dollar Stores, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Family Dollar Stores, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,744 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Go New York Tours INC. in Ridgewood, NY is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $15,750 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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