A qualitative pilot study was conducted in Baltimore City with the aim of documenting specific occupational safety challenges of small-scale urban retailers, or "corner store" owners. Semistructured interviews with a small sample ( n = 4) revealed significant challenges for owners and workers, and revealed potential areas for occupational health intervention.
Keywords: health promotion; mental health; occupational hazards; occupational health and safety programs; program planning and evaluation; research; workplace violence.