DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION — a grocery and convenience retailers facility located at 3201 SOUTH COBB DRIVE SOUTHEAST, SMYRNA, GA 30080 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $280,306.98. The inspection case was opened on 2022-03-29.
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.
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 $280,306.98 is more than 87.4× the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 445120). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 August 11, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 30, 2022. Of the 4 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 $70,076.75 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 Smyrna location underscores a profound and systemic failure in Dollar General’s safety management
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What OSHA violations was DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION cited for?
DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION received 4 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $280,306.98. The inspection opened on 2022-03-29.
How much was DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $280,306.98 against DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION in SMYRNA, GA. Average per citation: $70,076.75.
Is DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION has a risk score of 42 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Grocery and Convenience Retailers facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $280,306.98 is above the industry average.