DOLLAR GENERAL #14612
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DOLLAR GENERAL #14612 — a retail trade facility located at 4038 N. GRAND BOULEVARD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63107 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $41,156.50. The inspection case was opened on 2016-09-06.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $41,156.50 is more than 6.4× 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 MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 October 20, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 16, 2016. 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 $41,156.50 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 Dollar General #14612 revealed a critical breakdown in life safety protocols
This facility's $41,157 penalty is higher than 78% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 452112 industry in MO. The state average penalty for this industry is $29,157.
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What OSHA violations was DOLLAR GENERAL #14612 cited for?
DOLLAR GENERAL #14612 received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $41,156.50. The inspection opened on 2016-09-06.
How much was DOLLAR GENERAL #14612 fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $41,156.50 against DOLLAR GENERAL #14612 in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Average per citation: $41,156.50.
Is DOLLAR GENERAL #14612 a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DOLLAR GENERAL #14612 has a risk score of 23 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Retail Trade facilities is $6,467.77. This facility penalty of $41,156.50 is above the industry average.