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Transportation & Warehousing · Fulton, MO

Dollar General

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dollar General ranks #51,396 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 6 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$5,730
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#51,396
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dollar General in Fulton, MO has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,730. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 6 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,396 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 well above peers (3.2x 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, Southeast Transportation in Greer, SC is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#51,396
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (0.7 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 Dollar General compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Dollar General sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$5,730 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPORTS AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9FENIX MARINE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5MINORITY AUTO HANDLI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16OZBURN HESSEY LOGIST…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0PENSKE LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8HANOVER WAREHOUSES, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18GREENWICH TERMINALS …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3CONMED CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8ST. GEORGE LOGISTICS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2RUBY MARINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9YOUNG BROTHERS, LIMI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11PORT NEWARK CONTAINE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTH…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11SALEM AREA MASS TRAN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0NYS MTA METRO NORTH …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SER…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6Dollar General, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4
Dollar General has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Dollar General is the #2,230 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($5,730).

Combined federal exposure here: $5,730 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Dollar General Compares

Dollar General'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 (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2011-06-07

Last Inspection

2023-04-06

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$955

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 6 inspections over 12 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $955 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$7,093

Current Penalty Amount

$5,730

Penalty Reduction

19.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,730

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,363 from the initial assessment of $7,093. 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
0

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Dollar General Industry Avg
Inspections 6 1.9
Violations 4 3.2
Total Penalty $5,730 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $955 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,730 here).

Wabtec US Rail. INC. $5,727 NV Lockheed Martin, RTS-Medical-Camp Parks, CSTC $5,738 CA Priority Ro-Ro $5,715 PR Fresh & Easy $5,750 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Ports America 6 insp. San Pedro, CA Fenix Marine Services 6 insp. San Pedro, CA Minority Auto Handling Specialists INC 6 insp. Woodhaven, MI Ozburn Hessey Logistics, LLC 6 insp. Edwardsville, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Smart Foods, Inc.
Clifton, NJ
0 inspections $0
Wabtec US Rail. INC.
Reno, NV
3 inspections $5,727
Southeast Transportation
Greer, SC
0 inspections $0
Lockheed Martin, RTS-Medical-Camp Parks, CSTC
Dublin, CA
2 inspections $5,738
Secor Logistics
Cleveland, OH
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Dollar General against Smart Foods, Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Dollar General 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 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dollar General's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 6 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dollar General have? ▼
Dollar General has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,730.
How many OSHA inspections has Dollar General had? ▼
Dollar General has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-07 and the most recent on 2023-04-06. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dollar General? ▼
Dollar General has been assessed $5,730 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,093 (a 19.2% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Dollar General have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dollar General 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 been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Dollar General, 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 operate in? ▼
Dollar General 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.
What should I do if Dollar General owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Dollar General 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 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dollar General ranks #51,396 (the lower 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's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dollar General's total OSHA penalty of $5,730 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Southeast Transportation in Greer, SC is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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