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Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC. ranks #38,458 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$8,925
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,458
of 99,447 penalized employers

Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC. in Providence, RI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,925. 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 Rhode Island, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,458 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Patel Brothers Supermarket in Hicksville, NY is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#38,458
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Rhode Island, INC. runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$8,925 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Rhode Island, INC..

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Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Rhode Island, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC. ranks #923 at $8,925 current penalty.

How Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC. Compares

Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC.'s 2.00 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-03-16

Last Inspection

2018-01-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,463

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,463 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$16,150

Current Penalty Amount

$8,925

Penalty Reduction

44.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,225 from the initial assessment of $16,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $8,925 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,463 $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 Rhode Island, INC., both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,925 here).

Dollar Tree $8,929 MO Dee Motor Company $8,987 MT Soicher Marin of Florida, LLC. $9,000 FL One to Seven, INC. $9,000 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

LA Bonita Grocery and Meat Market 2 insp. North las Vegas, NV Jennings Implement CO. 2 insp. Bement, IL Pomp's Tire Service INC. 2 insp. Lincoln, NE Mattress Firm, INC. 2 insp. Sacramento, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Patel Brothers Supermarket
Hicksville, NY
0 inspections $0
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Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
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2 inspections $8,929
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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 of Rhode Island, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Rhode Island, INC. have? ▼
Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,925.
How many OSHA inspections has Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC. had? ▼
Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-16 and the most recent on 2018-01-18. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC.? ▼
Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC. has been assessed $8,925 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,150 (a 44.7% reduction).
Does Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC. has 3 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 Rhode Island, INC. operate in? ▼
Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, 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 Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, 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 of Rhode Island, INC. ranks #38,458 (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 Rhode Island, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Family Dollar Stores of Rhode Island, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,925 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Patel Brothers Supermarket in Hicksville, NY 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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