DOLLAR TREE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DOLLAR TREE — a retail trade facility located at 1075 NORTH HILLS BOULEVARD, RENO, NV 89506 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $32,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-01-10.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $32,900.00 is more than 5.1× the national average of $6,467.77 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 452990). This sector encompasses 10,854 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $70.2M.
State Context: Within NV, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 27,382 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,830.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 28, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 29, 2011. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $16,450.00 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.
The enforcement action at this Reno facility underscores a high-gravity failure in life safety protocols,
This facility's $32,900 penalty is higher than 79% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 452990 industry in NV. The state average penalty for this industry is $19,285.
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What OSHA violations was DOLLAR TREE cited for?
DOLLAR TREE received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $32,900.00. The inspection opened on 2011-01-10.
How much was DOLLAR TREE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $32,900.00 against DOLLAR TREE in RENO, NV. Average per citation: $16,450.00.
Is DOLLAR TREE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DOLLAR TREE has a risk score of 22 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Retail Trade facilities is $6,467.77. This facility penalty of $32,900.00 is above the industry average.