FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 730 CENTER STREET, AUBURN, ME 04210 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $82,386.50. The inspection case was opened on 2017-07-20.
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 $82,386.50 is more than 12.7× 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 ME, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 7, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 13, 2017. Of the 2 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 $41,193.25 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 Family Dollar location underscores a persistent, systemic failure to manage fundamental life safety protocols
This facility's $82,387 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 452990 industry in ME. The state average penalty for this industry is $18,081.
Comparing penalized facilities in AUBURN, ME (Broader Sector)
Explore more: OSHA enforcement in AUBURN · Maine data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator
What OSHA violations was FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. cited for?
FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $82,386.50. The inspection opened on 2017-07-20.
How much was FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $82,386.50 against FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. in AUBURN, ME. Average per citation: $41,193.25.
Is FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. has a risk score of 32 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 $82,386.50 is above the industry average.