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Retail Trade · Salisbury, MD

Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC ranks #31,901 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty20% serious
$11,196
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#31,901
of 99,447 penalized employers

Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC in Salisbury, MD has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,196. 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 of Maryland, LLC 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,901 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (4.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Studco Building Systems in Webster, NY is another retail trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $11,200 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#31,901
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC runs well above peers (3.9x 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

$11,196 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedADVANCE AUTO PARTS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13WAL-MART PUERTO RICO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2EAST COAST WAREHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8BIG BAY LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8MILLCREEK GARDENS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8TACOMA SCREW PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10DEFENSE COMMISSARY A…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8ST. CROIX GAS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 199 CENTS ONLY STORES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1LESTER SALES INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4HUMBLE BAGEL CO INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7DEFENSE COMMISSARY A…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1DEFENSE COMMISSARY A…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3RALEY'S, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CASTLE COUNTRY RV - …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3VISION FORD LINCOLN,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2Family Dollar Stores…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10
Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC sits at penalty rank #752 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($11,196 assessed).

How Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC Compares

Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC's 2.50 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 well above peers (3.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2019-03-22

Last Inspection

2022-07-07

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,799

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,799 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

20.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$12,350

Current Penalty Amount

$11,196

Penalty Reduction

9.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,154 from the initial assessment of $12,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.8
Violations 10 1.7
Total Penalty $11,196 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,799 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,196 here).

Studco Building Systems $11,200 NY Harvey Chevrolet Corporation $11,200 VA Albertson's $11,162 MT All Stars Premium Sportswear, LLC $11,162 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Advance Auto Parts 4 insp. Lakeland, FL Wal-Mart Puerto Rico INC 4 insp. San Juan, PR East Coast Warehouse Dist. INC. 4 insp. Keasbey, NJ Goodwill Industries of San Antonio 4 insp. San Antonio, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

R.V. Kountry
Fort Myers, FL
0 inspections $0
T & M Market
Shelbyville, TN
0 inspections $0
Lamendola's Supermarket
Gonzales, LA
0 inspections $0
Studco Building Systems
Webster, NY
3 inspections $11,200
Harvey Chevrolet Corporation
Radford, VA
2 inspections $11,200

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What to do with this record

Use Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 of Maryland, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 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 Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC have? ▼
Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,196.
How many OSHA inspections has Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC had? ▼
Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-03-22 and the most recent on 2022-07-07. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC? ▼
Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC has been assessed $11,196 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,350 (a 9.3% reduction).
Does Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC has 2 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 Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC operate in? ▼
Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452319). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC 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 of Maryland, LLC ranks #31,901 (the upper half 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 of Maryland, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $11,196 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (3.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Studco Building Systems in Webster, NY is a similar retail trade employer with $11,200 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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