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Transportation & Warehousing · Zanesville, OH

Dollar General Distribution Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dollar General Distribution Center ranks #28,774 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$12,510
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#28,774
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dollar General Distribution Center in Zanesville, OH has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,510. 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 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,774 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, McLane Northeast INC. in Contoocook, NH is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,500 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#28,774
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 81/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.6 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 runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$12,510 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 both5.05.055.05.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDHL SUPPLY CHAIN, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4IMPERIAL CFS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SSA COOPER, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2MEL-MIC ENTERPRISES …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SAMSON TUG AND BARGE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 27NJDOT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15NYS CANAL CORP SECTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14AP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9US PACKAGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7WALMART DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CANTON CSD TRANSPORT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23NYSMTA LAGUARDIA BUS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15VAN SLYKE TRUCKING I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13PORTLAND CITY VENTUR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1TAUTUA MO OE, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12Dollar General Distr…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3
Dollar General Distribution Center has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Dollar General Distribution Center is the #1,280 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($12,510).

How Dollar General Distribution Center Compares

Dollar General Distribution Center's 0.60 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 well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2017-09-27

Last Inspection

2022-07-13

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,502

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $2,502 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$39,732

Current Penalty Amount

$12,510

Penalty Reduction

68.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $27,222 from the initial assessment of $39,732. 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 5 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $12,510 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,502 $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 OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,510 here).

McLane Northeast INC. $12,500 NH Kace Logistics $12,500 MI Frank's Vacuum Truck Service INC. $12,500 NY C.R. Bard, INC. $12,500 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

DHL Supply Chain 5 insp. Osceola, IA Imperial CFS INC 5 insp. Torrance, CA U.S. Postal Service 5 insp. Salt Lake City, UT Ssa Cooper 5 insp. Mount Pleasant, SC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Usps
Brownsville, TX
0 inspections $0
Hayes Company LLC
Mesquite, TX
0 inspections $0
Perfect Packaging Company
Perrysburg, OH
2 inspections $12,504
McLane Northeast INC.
Contoocook, NH
2 inspections $12,500
Kace Logistics
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $12,500

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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 3 violations across 5 inspections, including 2 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 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,510.
How many OSHA inspections has Dollar General Distribution Center had? ▼
Dollar General Distribution Center has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-27 and the most recent on 2022-07-13. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dollar General Distribution Center? ▼
Dollar General Distribution Center has been assessed $12,510 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $39,732 (a 68.5% reduction).
Does Dollar General Distribution Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dollar General Distribution Center has 2 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 #28,774 (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 $12,510 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, McLane Northeast INC. in Contoocook, NH is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $12,500 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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