DOLGENCORP INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DOLGENCORP INC — a retail trade facility located at 10787 ENSLEY DR., NE, BOLIVAR, OH 44612 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $105,820.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-08-04.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $105,820.00 is more than 16.4× 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 OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
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 8, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. 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 $35,273.33 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 at this Dolgencorp (Dollar General) location underscores a persistent, systemic failure to manage fundamental life safety and electrical hazards characteristic of high-volume retail environments. The imposition of over $105,000 in penalties for only three citations reflects an exceptionally high penalty-per-violation ratio, signaling that OSHA classified these infractions as "Repeat" (Type:R). This designation indicates that the employer had previously been cited for identical hazards across its corporate footprint, yet failed to implement effective national abatement strategies. The violation of 1910.37(a)(3) regarding obstructed exit routes, coupled with the 1910.157(c)(1) fire extinguisher access issue, reveals a dangerous pattern of prioritizing inventory storage over emergency egress. For workers, these conditions create a "death trap" scenario where, in the event of fire or smoke, rapid evacuation is physically impeded by stockroom overflow or sales floor congestion. Furthermore, the 1910.303(g)(1) citation for blocked electrical panels introduces a dual hazard: it prevents immediate power disconnect during an emergency and increases the risk of arc flash or fire due to lack of working clearance. Collectively, these citations demonstrate that the facility’s safety culture was reactive rather than proactive. The severity of the fines serves as a punitive measure against the corporate entity's recurring inability to maintain basic floor-level compliance despite exhaustive prior notifications from the agency.