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Retail Trade · Beaverton, OR

Ross Dress for Less INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ross Dress for Less INC ranks #96,732 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$250
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#96,732
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ross Dress for Less INC in Beaverton, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $250. 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 INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,732 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Penhalluricks True Value in Moses Lake, WA is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $250 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#96,732
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ross Dress for Less INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ross Dress for Less INC runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$250 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Ross Dress for Less INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW MEXICANN NATURAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25MORRIS FURNITURE CO.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PAYLESS DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TM PIERCE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NATIONAL LUMBER COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7THE FAMILY CENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SMITH'S FOOD & DRUG …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12FRED MEYER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NORTHWEST TIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PHYSICIAN HMO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RAYMOND BUILDING SUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LACTALIS HERITAGE DA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CERTIFIED AUTO PARTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HEB DISTRIBUTION CEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ARC THRIFT STORES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KARIM PETROLEUM LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BUNKERS OF ST. CROIX…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Ross Dress for Less …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Ross Dress for Less INC has 3 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.

Ross Dress for Less INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Ross Dress for Less INC sits at penalty rank #2,996 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($250 assessed).

How Ross Dress for Less INC Compares

Ross Dress for Less INC's 1.33 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 below peers (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-09-04

Last Inspection

2013-05-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$83

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $83 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$500

Current Penalty Amount

$250

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $250 from the initial assessment of $500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric Ross Dress for Less INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $250 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $83 $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 INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($250 here).

Kennewick Grocery Outlet $250 WA Line-X of Olympia INC $250 WA Titus Will Chevrolet Sales $250 WA Penhalluricks True Value $250 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

New Mexicann Natural Medicine 3 insp. Santa Fe, NM Morris Furniture CO., INC. 3 insp. Fairborn, OH Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 3 insp. West Valley City, UT Payless Distribution Center 3 insp. Maite, GU

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kennewick Grocery Outlet
Kennewick, WA
3 inspections $250
Line-X of Olympia INC
Tumwater, WA
2 inspections $250
Titus Will Chevrolet Sales
Olympia, WA
2 inspections $250
Penhalluricks True Value
Moses Lake, WA
2 inspections $250
Walmart INC.
Modesto, CA
2 inspections $250

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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 Ross Dress for Less INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ross Dress for Less INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ross Dress for Less INC have? ▼
Ross Dress for Less INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $250.
How many OSHA inspections has Ross Dress for Less INC had? ▼
Ross Dress for Less INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-04 and the most recent on 2013-05-23. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ross Dress for Less INC? ▼
Ross Dress for Less INC has been assessed $250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $500 (a 50.0% reduction).
What industry does Ross Dress for Less INC operate in? ▼
Ross Dress for Less INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452112). 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 INC 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 INC ranks #96,732 (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 Ross Dress for Less INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ross Dress for Less INC's total OSHA penalty of $250 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Penhalluricks True Value in Moses Lake, WA is a similar retail trade employer with $250 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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