DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 1041 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02134 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $340,434.25. The inspection case was opened on 2019-09-05.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $340,434.25 is more than 52.6× the national average of $6,467.77 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 453998). This sector encompasses 10,854 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $70.2M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 25, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 3, 2021. Of the 5 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 $68,086.85 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 against this Dollar Tree location underscored a profound breakdown in safety management, characterized by a dangerous
This facility's $340,434 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 453998 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $26,464.
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What OSHA violations was DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. cited for?
DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $340,434.25. The inspection opened on 2019-09-05.
How much was DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $340,434.25 against DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. in BOSTON, MA. Average per citation: $68,086.85.
Is DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. has a risk score of 77 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Retail Trade facilities is $6,467.77. This facility penalty of $340,434.25 is above the industry average.