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Retail Trade · Bowdon, GA

Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 ranks #5,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty0% serious
$49,830
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,177
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 in Bowdon, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $49,830. 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, Store #4800 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Stop and Shop- 2594 in Bronx, NY is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#5,177
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 runs far above peers (17.2x 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

$49,830 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFAIRWAY MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE KROGER CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROBERT N. KARPP CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WALMART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAFEWAY STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WALMART SUPERCENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SAN FERNANDO MOTOR C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WILLIAMSBURG HONDA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HOME DEPOT USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PINNACLE AUTOMOTIVE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FLOOR AND DECOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EMPTY THE NEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOMMY'S OF DETROIT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DUFFY'S OUTDOOR POWE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FAMILY DOLLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ACCURATE RANGE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ACE HARDWARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALPINE SKI CENTER, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAMOA NAPA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Dollar General Corpo…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade 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, Store #4800 in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 sits at penalty rank #126 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($49,830 assessed).

How Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 Compares

Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (17.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-12-08

Last Inspection

2015-04-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$24,915

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $24,915 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

100.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$83,050

Current Penalty Amount

$49,830

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,220 from the initial assessment of $83,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $49,830 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $24,915 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($49,830 here).

H-E-B, LP $50,000 TX Namco, LLC $50,000 MA Forever 21, INC. $49,650 NJ Lumber Express, INC. $49,330 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fairway Market 2 insp. Pelham, NY The Kroger CO. 2 insp. Peoria, IL Robert N. Karpp CO., INC. 2 insp. Attleboro, MA Walmart 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lucky Convenience Stores
Dillwyn, VA
0 inspections $0
Renaissance Spa
Rowland Heights, CA
0 inspections $0
Stop and Shop- 2594
Bronx, NY
0 inspections $0
Sunoco
New York, NY
0 inspections $0
Fruit Mart
El Paso, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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, Store #4800 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 have? ▼
Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $49,830.
How many OSHA inspections has Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 had? ▼
Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-08 and the most recent on 2015-04-28. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800? ▼
Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 has been assessed $49,830 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $83,050 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 has 0 serious violations, and 4 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, Store #4800 operate in? ▼
Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452112). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800 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, Store #4800 ranks #5,177 (the top 5% 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, Store #4800's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dollar General Corporation, Store #4800's total OSHA penalty of $49,830 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (17.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Stop and Shop- 2594 in Bronx, NY is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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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