DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. STORE #6135
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. STORE #6135 — a retail trade facility located at 2705 WEST LAKE MEAD BLVD., NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89032 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $123,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-09-01.
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 $123,200.00 is more than 19.0× 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 NV, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 27,382 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,830.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 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. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 11, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 1, 2018. 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 $30,800.00 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 record for this North Las Vegas location underscores a persistent failure to manage basic life safety and materials
This facility's $123,200 penalty is higher than 97% 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 STORES, INC. STORE #6135 cited for?
DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. STORE #6135 received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $123,200.00. The inspection opened on 2017-09-01.
How much was DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. STORE #6135 fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $123,200.00 against DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. STORE #6135 in NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV. Average per citation: $30,800.00.
Is DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. STORE #6135 a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. STORE #6135 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 $123,200.00 is above the industry average.