Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. has been inspected 5 times by OSHA between Nov 27, 2013 and Nov 19, 2025, with 7 violations and $23,235 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 OSHA enforcement work in Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

Rhode Island operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration handles all inspections and enforcement in the state.

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

How does OSHA calculate penalty amounts?

Accepted Answer

OSHA sets initial penalty amounts based on the gravity of the violation (severity and probability of injury). Penalties are then adjusted based on three factors: employer size (smaller employers may receive reductions), good faith (employers with effective safety programs), and violation history (employers with no recent prior violations). Penalties may be further reduced through informal settlement conferences between the employer and the OSHA Area Director.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1910.37Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes	2	$5,000
1910.157Portable Fire Extinguishers	2	$6,000
1910.176Handling Materials - General	2	$5,000
1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements	1	$7,235

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#348599846	Nov 19, 2025	Complaint	Partial	1	$7,235
#348600321	Nov 19, 2025	Complaint	Partial	0	$0
#340778869	Jul 16, 2015	Complaint	Partial	0	$0
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