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Dollar General Distribution Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dollar General Distribution Center ranks #41,121 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,096
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#41,121
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dollar General Distribution Center in Indianola, MS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,096. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,121 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Target Corporation in Denton, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,096 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#41,121
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 88/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$8,096 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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 both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAAA COOPER TRANSPORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KAO USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SCHUSTER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CONFER TRUCKING, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8T. H. RYAN CARTAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BOWLING TRANSPORTATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1G & B PACKING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PARCEL PLUG, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LANDSBERG ORORA NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FIRST STUDENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PARSEC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HARTT TRANSPORTATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC TUGBOAT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PHILLIPS FEED & PET …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MILLARD REFRIGERATED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SADDLE CREEK LOGISTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PORT OF MOSES LAKE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DELTA AIR LINES, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Dollar General Distr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Dollar General Distribution Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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

In Transportation & Warehousing, Dollar General Distribution Center sits at penalty rank #1,787 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($8,096 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $8,096 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Dollar General Distribution Center Compares

Dollar General Distribution Center's 0.50 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 runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-04-16

Last Inspection

2019-12-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,048

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $4,048 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$13,494

Current Penalty Amount

$8,096

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$8,096

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,398 from the initial assessment of $13,494. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

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 2 1.9
Violations 1 3.2
Total Penalty $8,096 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,048 $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 MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,096 here).

Target Corporation $8,096 TX Dana Transport Corporation $8,096 WV Eller-Ito Stevedoring Company,LLC $8,096 FL Detroit Department of Transportation Gilbert Terminal $8,100 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aaa Cooper Transportation 2 insp. Birmingham, AL Kao USA INC. 2 insp. Cincinnati, OH United States Postal Service 2 insp. North las Vegas, NV Schuster CO 2 insp. Le Mars, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Target Corporation
Denton, TX
2 inspections $8,096
Dana Transport Corporation
Nitro, WV
2 inspections $8,096
Eller-Ito Stevedoring Company,LLC
Miami, FL
2 inspections $8,096
Hackenberg Bros.
Kreamer, PA
0 inspections $0
Detroit Department of Transportation Gilbert Terminal
Detroit, MI
4 inspections $8,100

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What to do with this record

Use Dollar General Distribution Center's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Dollar General Distribution Center against Target Corporation, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Dollar General Distribution Center also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 1 violations across 2 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 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,096.
How many OSHA inspections has Dollar General Distribution Center had? ▼
Dollar General Distribution Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-04-16 and the most recent on 2019-12-20. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dollar General Distribution Center? ▼
Dollar General Distribution Center has been assessed $8,096 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,494 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
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.
Has Dollar General Distribution Center been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Dollar General Distribution Center, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Dollar General Distribution Center operate in? ▼
Dollar General Distribution Center operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493190). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Dollar General Distribution Center owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Dollar General Distribution Center owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
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 #41,121 (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 $8,096 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Target Corporation in Denton, TX is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $8,096 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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