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Retail Trade · Ishpeming, MI

Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar ranks #61,673 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#61,673
of 99,447 penalized employers

Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar in Ishpeming, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,000. 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 Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,673 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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, Commercial Tire in Meridian, ID is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#61,673
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$4,000 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCAESARSTONE USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WALMART SUPERCENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FAMILY DOLLAR STORE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BED BATH & BEYOND INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WALMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRADER JOE'S, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GPI KS-SB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OSGOOD TEXTILE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUNSET MATERIALS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BRITISH NW LAND ROVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KLAUSNER LUMBER TWO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORDSTROM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Z GALLERIE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WAL-MART PUERTO RICO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UNITED TIRE SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ARIZONA FEEDS COUNTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Family Dollar Stores…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar sits at penalty rank #1,625 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($4,000 assessed).

How Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar Compares

Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar's 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2026-02-10

Last Inspection

2026-03-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,000 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 2 1.7
Total Penalty $4,000 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,000 $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 Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,000 here).

Conway Stores INC. $4,000 NY Willie's Marine INC $4,000 AK Lowe's Home Centers, INC. $4,000 NY Advantage Nissan $4,000 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Caesarstone USA, INC. 2 insp. San Leandro, CA Costco Wholesale CORP 2 insp. San Diego, CA Walmart Supercenter 2 insp. Evanston, WY Family Dollar Store #7103 2 insp. Washington, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Conway Stores INC.
Bronx, NY
2 inspections $4,000
Willie's Marine INC
Juneau, AK
2 inspections $4,000
Commercial Tire
Meridian, ID
0 inspections $0
Wauchula Super Market
Wauchula, FL
0 inspections $0
Lowe's Home Centers, INC.
Catskill, NY
2 inspections $4,000

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What to do with this record

Use Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar'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 Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar have? ▼
Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar had? ▼
Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2026-02-10 and the most recent on 2026-03-05. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar? ▼
Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar has been assessed $4,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar 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 of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar operate in? ▼
Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar 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 Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar 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 Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar ranks #61,673 (the lower 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 Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Family Dollar Stores of Michigan LLC DBA Family Dollar's total OSHA penalty of $4,000 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Commercial Tire in Meridian, ID 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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