Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. #1224 had?

Accepted Answer

DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. #1224 has been inspected 6 times by OSHA between Aug 25, 2010 and Aug 5, 2022, with 10 violations and $101,923 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What OSHA requirements apply to Retail Trade employers?

Accepted Answer

Retail establishments are covered under OSHA's General Industry standards. Common compliance areas include exit routes (1910.36-37), walking and working surfaces to prevent slips and falls (1910.22), material handling equipment safety (1910.176), electrical installations (1910.303), and personal protective equipment where required (1910.132).

Question 3

How does Nevada's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Nevada operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NV OSHA), covering both private and public sector workers. NV OSHA conducts inspections and enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA.

Question 4

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

Question 5

What is a Repeat violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Repeat violation is issued when an employer has been previously cited for a substantially similar condition within the past five years. Repeat violations carry penalties up to $165,514 per violation for 2025. OSHA checks the employer's inspection history across all establishments to determine whether a prior citation for a similar hazard exists.

Question 6

What do high OSHA penalty amounts indicate?

Accepted Answer

Higher penalty amounts typically result from Willful or Repeat violations, which carry maximums of $165,514 per violation (2025). Large penalty totals can also result from multiple Serious violations cited during a single inspection. Penalty amounts reflect OSHA's assessment of the severity and nature of the hazards found, not necessarily the overall safety culture of the employer. Employers may contest penalties through informal conference or formal proceedings.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1910.37Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes	3	$21,190
1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements	2	$1,488
1910.176Handling Materials - General	2	$69,000
1910.157Portable Fire Extinguishers	1	$0
1910.303Electrical - General Requirements	1	$8,000
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment	1	$2,245

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#346128689	Aug 5, 2022	Referral	Partial	1	$2,245
#344389457	Oct 21, 2019	Referral	Partial	0	$0
#343969549	Apr 30, 2019	Referral	Partial	1	$55,000
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