DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 410 CLEVELAND BLVD., CALDWELL, ID 83605 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $187,655.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-04-05.
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 $187,655.00 is more than 29.0× 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 ID, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 11,860 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,249.74.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 13, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 9, 2019. Of the 3 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 $62,551.67 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.
Analysis:* This wasn't an isolated incident; it's a systemic failure. The
This facility's $187,655 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 452990 industry in ID. The state average penalty for this industry is $87,309.
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What OSHA violations was DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. cited for?
DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $187,655.00. The inspection opened on 2019-04-05.
How much was DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $187,655.00 against DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. in CALDWELL, ID. Average per citation: $62,551.67.
Is DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. has a risk score of 41 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 $187,655.00 is above the industry average.