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Transportation & Warehousing · Blair, NE

Dollar General Distribution Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dollar General Distribution Center ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$7,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dollar General Distribution Center in Blair, NE has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,000. 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 Distribution Center 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gulf Stream Marine in Houston, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,000 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 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 Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dollar General Distribution Center sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$7,000 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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 Distribution Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKAISER FOUNDATION HO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SAN FRANCISCO BAY AR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RIVER MARINE ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CALDWELL FREIGHT LIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14NYSTA HDQTRS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BOASSO AMERICA CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MUSCATINE LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DOLGENCORP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AXALTA COATING SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15YRC INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CHURCH & DWIGHT COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WAYNE CSD TRANSPORTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MTA NYCT EAST NY BUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MTA NYCT WEST 4TH ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Dollar General Distr…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Dollar General Distribution Center has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Distribution Center in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dollar General Distribution Center ranks #1,962 at $7,000 current penalty.

How Dollar General Distribution Center Compares

Dollar General Distribution Center's 0.67 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 (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-03-29

Last Inspection

2026-05-01

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $2,333 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$10,046

Current Penalty Amount

$7,000

Penalty Reduction

30.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,046 from the initial assessment of $10,046. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Dollar General Distribution Center Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $7,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,333 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,000 here).

Atlantic Shipping Company, Incorporated $7,000 MA U.S. Postal Service $7,000 AZ Delta Air Lines INC $7,000 MN Gulf Stream Marine $7,000 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals 3 insp. Bakersfield, CA San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District 3 insp. San Francisco, CA U.S. Postal Service - Catano Dmdu Annex 3 insp. Catano, PR River Marine Enterprises LLC 3 insp. Paducah, KY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Atlantic Shipping Company, Incorporated
Fall River, MA
2 inspections $7,000
U.S. Postal Service
Tucson, AZ
2 inspections $7,000
Delta Air Lines INC
ST. Paul, MN
3 inspections $7,000
Gulf Stream Marine
Houston, TX
2 inspections $7,000
Spartannash
Bellefontaine, OH
2 inspections $7,000

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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 Distribution Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dollar General Distribution Center's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Distribution Center have? ▼
Dollar General Distribution Center has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Dollar General Distribution Center had? ▼
Dollar General Distribution Center has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-03-29 and the most recent on 2026-05-01. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dollar General Distribution Center? ▼
Dollar General Distribution Center has been assessed $7,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,046 (a 30.3% reduction).
Does Dollar General Distribution Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dollar General Distribution Center has 1 serious 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 Distribution Center operate in? ▼
Dollar General Distribution Center 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 Distribution Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dollar General Distribution Center ranks #45,870 (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 Distribution Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dollar General Distribution Center's total OSHA penalty of $7,000 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gulf Stream Marine in Houston, TX is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $7,000 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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