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Transportation & Warehousing · Ardmore, OK

Dollar General Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dollar General Corporation ranks #49,102 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$6,220
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,102
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dollar General Corporation in Ardmore, OK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,220. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dollar General Corporation 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,102 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, United Airlines, INC. in Denver, CO is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,216 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#49,102
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dollar General Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dollar General Corporation sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$6,220 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Dollar General Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.54.379.812.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDISTRIBUTION SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11IRON TIGER LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LINEAGE LOGISTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELK LIGHTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WATSON APPAREL CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RK HOLDINGS LLP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PITNEY BOWES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COASTAL GREAT SOUTHERN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AGRIUM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FLINT RIVER SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KARCHNER WAREHOUSE &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROGRESS RAIL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALASKA MARINE LINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BTS5, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KENCO LOGISTIC SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BENZARA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LOS ANGELES COLD STO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FEDEX FREIGHT EAST, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAROLINA CATERING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Dollar General Corpo…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Dollar General Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Dollar General Corporation in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Dollar General Corporation sits at penalty rank #2,135 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($6,220 assessed).

How Dollar General Corporation Compares

Dollar General Corporation's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-06

Last Inspection

2022-08-23

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,110

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,110 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

20.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,440

Current Penalty Amount

$6,220

Penalty Reduction

45.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,220 from the initial assessment of $11,440. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Dollar General Corporation compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dollar General Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 5 3.2
Total Penalty $6,220 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,110 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dollar General Corporation, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,220 here).

Cold-Link Logistics Auburndale LLC $6,223 FL Jit Warehousing and Logistics, LLC $6,223 GA United Airlines, INC. $6,216 CO United States Postal Service $6,216 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Distribution Services International, INC. 2 insp. Garden City, GA Iron Tiger Logistics 2 insp. Macungie, PA Lineage Logistics LLC 2 insp. Allentown, PA Elk Lighting, INC. 2 insp. Walnutport, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cold-Link Logistics Auburndale LLC
Auburndale, FL
2 inspections $6,223
Jit Warehousing and Logistics, LLC
Savannah, GA
2 inspections $6,223
United Airlines, INC.
Denver, CO
3 inspections $6,216
Xpo Logistics Freight, INC.
Newark, NJ
2 inspections $6,215
Terminalift LLC
San Diego, CA
2 inspections $6,225

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dollar General Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dollar General Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dollar General Corporation have? ▼
Dollar General Corporation has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,220.
How many OSHA inspections has Dollar General Corporation had? ▼
Dollar General Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-06 and the most recent on 2022-08-23. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dollar General Corporation? ▼
Dollar General Corporation has been assessed $6,220 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,440 (a 45.6% reduction).
Does Dollar General Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dollar General Corporation has 3 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Dollar General Corporation operate in? ▼
Dollar General Corporation operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dollar General Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dollar General Corporation ranks #49,102 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Dollar General Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dollar General Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $6,220 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, United Airlines, INC. in Denver, CO is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $6,216 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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