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Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less ranks #59,304 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$4,350
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,304
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less in San Francisco, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,350. 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 Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,304 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, Mobil Agat in Agat, GU is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#59,304
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$4,350 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% 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 Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW BONANZA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KVH HAYWARD INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOMEGOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COMPUTER SCIENCES CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11EL SUPER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EDWARD T CLARK & SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BALLY AMERICAS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DISCOUNT TIRE OF MON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9A2Z CLOSEOUTS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KRANZ FAMILY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE HOME DEPOT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAL-MART STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44600 JONESTOWN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JCPENNEY PUERTO RICO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FELINO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CUTTING TOOL CONTROL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WALMART SUPERCENTER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NEWPORT NS COMMISSAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Ross Stores, INC. DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less sits at penalty rank #1,567 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($4,350 assessed).

How Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less Compares

Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less's 2.50 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 (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-25

Last Inspection

2011-03-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,175

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,175 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$5,850

Current Penalty Amount

$4,350

Penalty Reduction

25.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $5,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

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

Metric Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 5 1.7
Total Penalty $4,350 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,175 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,350 here).

Builders Firstsource- Atlantic Group, LLC $4,350 TN Nissan of Durango, LLC $4,352 CO Madison Truck Equipment, INC. $4,356 WI Universe Auto LLC $4,358 NH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Bonanza LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Tractor Supply Company 2 insp. Skowhegan, ME KVH Hayward INC. 2 insp. Hayward, WI Homegoods, INC. 2 insp. Knoxville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Builders Firstsource- Atlantic Group, LLC
Franklin, TN
2 inspections $4,350
Sam's Food Store
New Britain, CT
0 inspections $0
Nissan of Durango, LLC
Durango, CO
2 inspections $4,352
7-Eleven - Dale Mabry
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
Mobil Agat
Agat, GU
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 Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 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 Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less have? ▼
Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less had? ▼
Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-25 and the most recent on 2011-03-16. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less? ▼
Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less has been assessed $4,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,850 (a 25.6% reduction).
Does Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less 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 Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less operate in? ▼
Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 448140). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less ranks #59,304 (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 Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ross Stores, INC. DBA Ross Dress for Less's total OSHA penalty of $4,350 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mobil Agat in Agat, GU 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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