DOLGENCORP, LLC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DOLGENCORP, LLC — a retail trade facility located at 440 MAIN STREET, WALNUTPORT, PA 18088 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $90,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-01-13.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $90,000.00 is more than 13.9× the national average of $6,467.77 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 452112). This sector encompasses 10,854 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $70.2M.

State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 24, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 2, 2021. Of the 1 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 $90,000.00 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 inspection of this Dolgencorp, LLC facility revealed a severe breach of life-safety protocols, specifically regarding the maintenance of unobstructed exit routes under 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3). The issuance of a Willful violation, carrying a substantial $90,000 penalty, underscores a critical legal finding: the employer demonstrated either an intentional disregard for OSHA requirements or a plain indifference to employee safety. In practical terms, the presence of materials or equipment blocking egress routes transforms a workplace into