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Retail Trade · Las Vegas, NV

Lee's Discount Liquor

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lee's Discount Liquor ranks #53,461 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$5,340
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,461
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lee's Discount Liquor in Las Vegas, NV 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: $5,340. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 51 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 Lee's Discount Liquor 2 times across a longer 7-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 #53,461 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $35,889 in back wages owed to 51 affected workers. For comparison, Mariana's Supermarkets #1 in Las Vegas, NV is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#53,461
of 99,447 penalized employers
$35,889
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 55/100
  • 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.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $36K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($36K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Lee's Discount Liquor compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lee's Discount Liquor runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$5,340 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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 Lee's Discount Liquor.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.218.427.536.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLEWIS FOOD TOWN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BEST ONE TIRE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WALMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOLLAR GENERAL #4730, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RITE AID CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ED RINKE CHEVROLET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COSTA FRUIT & PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DAVIS TIRE SALES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ADAMS PRODUCE COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALGREENS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ORIG-EQUIP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE SALVATION ARMY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BUTTE MOTOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOE'S TRAVEL PLAZA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JAMES T GODDARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13FIRST PROPERTY HOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TROY MARINE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN PLANT FOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Lee's Discount Liquor, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Lee's Discount Liquor has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Lee's Discount Liquor in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lee's Discount Liquor ranks #1,369 at $5,340 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Lee's Discount Liquor ranks #822 among 8,492 Retail Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($35,889).

Combined federal exposure here: $5,340 OSHA penalties plus $35,889 WHD back wages (87.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Lee's Discount Liquor Compares

Lee's Discount Liquor's 1.50 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 moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-07-22

Last Inspection

2022-06-03

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,670

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $2,670 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$10,079

Current Penalty Amount

$5,340

Penalty Reduction

47.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$41,229

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,739 from the initial assessment of $10,079. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$35,889
Employees Affected
51
WHD Violations
51
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$704
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$35,889

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Lee's Discount Liquor owed $35,889 in back wages to 51 employees across 1 case and 51 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 Lee's Discount Liquor compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lee's Discount Liquor Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 3 1.7
Total Penalty $5,340 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,670 $3,571
View all 12,945 employers in Retail Trade →

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lee's Discount Liquor, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,340 here).

Shady Maple Farm Market $5,345 PA Newton Motors, INC. $5,334 MT Whole Foods Market $5,350 CA The Lough Road INC $5,350 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lewis Food Town, INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX Best One Tire 2 insp. Wichita, KS Walmart INC. 2 insp. Moreno Valley, CA Dollar General #4730 2 insp. Lytle, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Yardley Flower Co.
Morrisville, PA
0 inspections $0
Beneficial Homes
De Soto, MO
0 inspections $0
Dollar Tree Stores, INC.
North las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $41,250
Mariana's Supermarkets #1
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
Dillon Brothers Motorsports
Omaha, NE
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Lee's Discount Liquor's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Lee's Discount Liquor against Yardley Flower Co., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Lee's Discount Liquor's inspection and penalty record is typical for Retail Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Retail Trade sector
  • Lee's Discount Liquor also carries $35,889 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Lee's Discount Liquor safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lee's Discount Liquor's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 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 Lee's Discount Liquor have? ▼
Lee's Discount Liquor has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,340.
How many OSHA inspections has Lee's Discount Liquor had? ▼
Lee's Discount Liquor has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-22 and the most recent on 2022-06-03. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lee's Discount Liquor? ▼
Lee's Discount Liquor has been assessed $5,340 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,079 (a 47.0% reduction). Additionally, $35,889 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Lee's Discount Liquor have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lee's Discount Liquor has 2 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.
Has Lee's Discount Liquor been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Lee's Discount Liquor, resulting in $35,889 in back wages owed to 51 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Lee's Discount Liquor operate in? ▼
Lee's Discount Liquor operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445310). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Lee's Discount Liquor owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Lee's Discount Liquor 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 $35,889 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Lee's Discount Liquor rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lee's Discount Liquor ranks #53,461 (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 Lee's Discount Liquor's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lee's Discount Liquor's total OSHA penalty of $5,340 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mariana's Supermarkets #1 in Las Vegas, NV 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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