Tier 5 Standard

FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #233

📍 1316 S. MAIN STREET, GREENWOOD, SC 29646🏭 Retail Trade (NAICS 452990)📅 2003-07-10
$1,250.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
0/100
Risk Score
365
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #233 — a retail trade facility located at 1316 S. MAIN STREET, GREENWOOD, SC 29646 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-07-10.

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 $1,250.00 is 81% below 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 SC, this facility's penalty places it at the 85th percentile among 39,390 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $977.57.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 7, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 12, 2003. 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 total proposed penalty of $1,250.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (SC)

This facility's $1,250 penalty is higher than 47% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 452990 industry in SC. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,396.

$2,396
State Avg
$1,250
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(03)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $1,250.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 7, 2003Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #233 cited for?

FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #233 received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,250.00. The inspection opened on 2003-07-10.

How much was FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #233 fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $1,250.00 against FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #233 in GREENWOOD, SC. Average per citation: $1,250.00.

Is FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #233 a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #233 has a risk score of 0 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 $1,250.00 is below the industry average.