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Retail Trade · Stafford, VA

Ross Dress for Less Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ross Dress for Less Corporation ranks #2,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty63% serious
$82,876
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,382
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ross Dress for Less Corporation in Stafford, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $82,876. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ross Dress for Less Corporation 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Fiesta Market (Streamwood) in Streamwood, IL is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#2,382
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Ross Dress for Less Corporation runs far above peers (28.6x 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

$82,876 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($82,876) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $82,876 $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 Ross Dress for Less Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN FREIGHT FUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MENARD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LOWE'S HOME CENTERS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALAMEDA GREENHOUSE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PRICESMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RITE AID CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTRAL VERMONT MOTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE CONTAINER STORE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FORTUNE FOODS NEVADA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WHOLESALE & LIQUIDAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUTHERLANDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FUTURE FORD OF CLOVIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HARMONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THC NEVADA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BILLION AUTO GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HANGING GARDENS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIKAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WALGREENS OF PUERTO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DOLLAR GENERAL CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Ross Dress for Less …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Ross Dress for Less Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Ross Dress for Less Corporation in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ross Dress for Less Corporation ranks #84 at $82,876 current penalty.

How Ross Dress for Less Corporation Compares

Ross Dress for Less Corporation's 4.00 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 far above peers (28.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-04-20

Last Inspection

2017-11-06

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$41,438

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $41,438 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

25.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$178,350

Current Penalty Amount

$82,876

Penalty Reduction

53.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $95,474 from the initial assessment of $178,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Ross Dress for Less Corporation compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ross Dress for Less Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 8 1.7
Total Penalty $82,876 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $41,438 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ross Dress for Less Corporation, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($82,876 here).

Home Depot USA INC $83,038 MA Cosway Company, INC. $83,120 CA Raley's $81,925 NV Brookshire Grocery Company $83,858 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

American Freight Furniture and Mattress 2 insp. Melbourne, FL Menard INC 2 insp. Marion, IA Lowe's Home Centers, INC. 2 insp. Killeen, TX Alameda Greenhouse Abq, INC. 2 insp. Albuquerque, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fiesta Market (Streamwood)
Streamwood, IL
0 inspections $0
Home Depot USA INC
Danvers, MA
2 inspections $83,038
La Bonita Supermarkets
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
Cosway Company, INC.
Carson, CA
5 inspections $83,120
Car Depot of Miramar
Hollywood, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Ross Dress for Less Corporation'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 Ross Dress for Less Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ross Dress for Less Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Ross Dress for Less Corporation have? ▼
Ross Dress for Less Corporation has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $82,876.
How many OSHA inspections has Ross Dress for Less Corporation had? ▼
Ross Dress for Less Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-20 and the most recent on 2017-11-06. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ross Dress for Less Corporation? ▼
Ross Dress for Less Corporation has been assessed $82,876 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $178,350 (a 53.5% reduction).
Does Ross Dress for Less Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ross Dress for Less Corporation has 5 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 Ross Dress for Less Corporation operate in? ▼
Ross Dress for Less Corporation operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452111). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ross Dress for Less Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ross Dress for Less Corporation ranks #2,382 (the top 5% 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 Ross Dress for Less Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ross Dress for Less Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $82,876 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (28.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fiesta Market (Streamwood) in Streamwood, IL 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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