DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC., #2828
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC., #2828 — a retail trade facility located at 1327 MAIN ST., BILLINGS, MT 59105 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $152,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-04-17.
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 $152,100.00 is more than 23.5× the national average of $6,467.77 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 452112). This sector encompasses 10,854 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $70.2M.
State Context: Within MT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 9,480 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,110.71.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 3 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 February 27, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 23, 2017. 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 $38,025.00 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 Billings, Montana location exemplifies a chronic failure to manage basic life-safety and
This facility's $152,100 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 452112 industry in MT. The state average penalty for this industry is $35,050.
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What OSHA violations was DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC., #2828 cited for?
DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC., #2828 received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $152,100.00. The inspection opened on 2018-04-17.
How much was DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC., #2828 fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $152,100.00 against DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC., #2828 in BILLINGS, MT. Average per citation: $38,025.00.
Is DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC., #2828 a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC., #2828 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 $152,100.00 is above the industry average.