DOLLAR GENERAL
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DOLLAR GENERAL — a retail trade facility located at 304 BRIARWOOD DRIVE, JACKSON, MS 39206 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $47,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-06-29.
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 $47,500.00 is more than 7.3× 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 MS, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.
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 July 11, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 2, 2016. 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 cumulative penalty of $47,500.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $15,833.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action at this Jackson, MS facility underscores a chronic failure in life safety management characteristic of systemic
This facility's $47,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 452112 industry in MS. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,581.
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What OSHA violations was DOLLAR GENERAL cited for?
DOLLAR GENERAL received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $47,500.00. The inspection opened on 2016-06-29.
How much was DOLLAR GENERAL fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $47,500.00 against DOLLAR GENERAL in JACKSON, MS. Average per citation: $15,833.33.
Is DOLLAR GENERAL a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DOLLAR GENERAL has a risk score of 25 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 $47,500.00 is above the industry average.