Tier 3 Elevated

DOLLAR TREE INC

📍 6140 ROSE HILL DRIVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310🏭 Retail Trade (NAICS 452319)📅 2025-03-05
$173,095.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
42/100
Risk Score
363
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DOLLAR TREE INC — a retail trade facility located at 6140 ROSE HILL DRIVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $173,095.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-03-05.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $173,095.00 is more than 26.8× the national average of $6,467.77 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 452319). This sector encompasses 10,854 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $70.2M.

State Context: Within VA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 62,574 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,237.86.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 10, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 14, 2025. Of the 4 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $43,273.75 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

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Industry Benchmark (VA)

This facility's $173,095 penalty is higher than 89% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 452319 industry in VA. The state average penalty for this industry is $40,920.

$40,920
State Avg
$173,095
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.36(g)(02)
Repeat
Penalty: $84,945.00Gravity: 5Issued: June 10, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $21,075.00Gravity: 1Issued: June 10, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
Repeat
Penalty: $67,075.00Gravity: 5Issued: June 10, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.176(c)
Repeat
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: June 10, 2025Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

Comparing penalized facilities in ALEXANDRIA, VA (Broader Sector)

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was DOLLAR TREE INC cited for?

DOLLAR TREE INC received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $173,095.00. The inspection opened on 2025-03-05.

How much was DOLLAR TREE INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $173,095.00 against DOLLAR TREE INC in ALEXANDRIA, VA. Average per citation: $43,273.75.

Is DOLLAR TREE INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DOLLAR TREE INC has a risk score of 42 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Retail Trade facilities is $6,467.77. This facility penalty of $173,095.00 is above the industry average.