OSHA Inspection: DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. #1907

Issued

2014-10-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $60500.00 · Current $32065.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed.      On or about April 16, 2014, and times prior thereto, in the stock room/receiving area, the employer consistently blocked the exit route with boxes of merchandise.            The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 951336, citation number 1, item number 001, issued on December 19,2013 and was affirmed as a final order on January 16, 2014, with a final abatement date of December 24, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 1400 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, RI. 02920.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Parsippany Area Office for a REPEAT-serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315793539 (OIS# 186276), citation number 1, item number 001, and was affirmed as a final order on March 25, 2012, with a final abatement date of March 22, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 516 Raymond Blvd Newark, NJ 07105.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Aurora Area Office for a serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 92089, citation number 1, item number 002, and was affirmed as a final order on October 31, 2011, with a final abatement date of October 11, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 1762 N. Richland Road, McHenry, Illinois, 60051.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Tampa Area Office for a REPEAT-serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315968883 (OIS# 379440), citation number 2, item number 001, and was affirmed as a final order on September 30, 2011, with a final abatement date of September 28, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 12963 South Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32837.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Harrisburg Area Office for a REPEAT-serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314238429 (OIS# 324536), citation number 2, item number 002, and was affirmed as a final order on May 16, 2010, with a final abatement date of March 31, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 2357 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17602.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Hasbrouck Heights Area Office for a repeat-other violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312864333 (OIS# 165348), citation number 2, item number 001, and was affirmed as a final order on June 21, 2010, with a final abatement date of June 6, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 24 Portland Ave Bergenfield, NJ 07621.

Issued

2014-10-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $37800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse.      On or about April 16, 2014, and times prior thereto, in the stock room/receiving area, boxes of merchandise was stacked and stored approximately 12 feet to 15 feet in height in an unstable manner, exposing employees to being struck-by falling boxes.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Providence Area Office for a serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.176(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 951336, citation number 1, item number 004, issued on December 19,2013 and was affirmed as a final order on January 16, 2014, with a final abatement date of December 24, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 1400 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, RI. 02920.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Wilmington Area Office for a WILLFUL- serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.176(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 943537, citation number 2, item number 002, opened on October 22, 2013, issued on April 21, 2014 and was contested on May 12, 2014, with a final abatement date of April 25, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 3603 Silverside Road Wilmington, DE 19810.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Parsippany Area Office for a REPEAT-serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.176(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315793539 (OIS# 186276), citation number 1, item number 002, and was affirmed as a final order on March 25, 2012, with a final abatement date of March 22, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 516 Raymond Blvd Newark, NJ 07105.                The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Long Island Area Office for a REPEAT-serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.176(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314913682 (OIS# 181207), citation number 2, item number 001, and was affirmed as a final order on June 10, 2011, with a final abatement date of May 31, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 5014 Jericho Tpke  Commack, NY 11725.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Avenel Area Office for a REPEAT-serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.176(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313981607 (OIS# 173034), citation number 2, item number 001, and was affirmed as a final order on September 17, 2010, with a final abatement date of September 7, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 1701 Us Highway 22 Ste 12 Watchung, NJ 07069.

Issued

2014-10-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16500.00 · Current $8745.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.      On or about April 16, 2014, and times prior thereto, in the stock room, boxes of product were not stored or stacked in a manner to allow unobstructed access into or out the storeroom.        The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Aurora Area Office for a serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 92089, citation number 1, item number 001, issued on October 05, 2011 and was affirmed as a final order on October 31, 2011, with a final abatement date of October 11, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 1762 N. Richmond Road, McHenry, IL. 60051.

Issued

2014-10-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $44000.00 · Current $23320.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6.      On or about April 16, 2014, and times prior thereto, in the stock room at the rear of the store, compress gas cylinders of Air-Gas (Helium) was not chained or secured from falling in the stockroom exposing employees to struck-by hazards.       The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Bridgeport Area Office for a serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.101(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 109180562 (OIS# 257076), citation number 1, item number 001, and was affirmed as a final order on October 21, 2011, with a final abatement date of November 16, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 689 West Main Street Branford, CT 06405.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Aurora Area Office for a serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.101(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 92089, citation number 1, item number 003, issued on October 05, 20111 and was affirmed as a final order on October 31, 2011, with a final abatement date of October 11, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 1762 N. Richmond Road, McHenry, IL. 60051.       The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. DBA: Deals Stores was previously cited for a serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.101(b) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313407611, citation number 1, item number 001, issued on February 26, 2010, with a final order date of March 15, 2010, with a final abatement date of March 15, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 634 NE 291 Highway, Lees Summit, MD 64081.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Hasbrouck Heights Area Office for a serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.101(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312864333 (OIS# 165348), citation number 1, item number 002, and was affirmed as a final order on June 18, 2010, with a final abatement date of June 7, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 24 Portland Ave Bergenfield, NJ 07621.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Harrisburg Area Office for a REPEAT violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.101(b) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314238429 (OIS# 324536), citation number 2, item number 002, issued on April 16, 2010, with a final order date of May 1, 2010, with a final abatement date of April 21, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 2357 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Kansas City Area Office for a serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.101(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313407611 (OIS# 169768), citation number 1, item number 001, and was affirmed as a final order on March 13, 2010, with a final abatement date of March 31, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 634 Ne 291 Highway Lees Summit, MO 64081

Issued

2014-10-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $27500.00 · Current $16500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.       On or about April 16, 2014, and times prior thereto, in the stockroom/receiving area, the fire extinguisher located at the rear exit door was blocked by stacked boxes exposing employees to fire and smoke hazards.           The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Providence Area Office for a serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 951336, citation number 1, item number 002, issued on December 19,2013 and was affirmed as a final order on January 16, 2014, with a final abatement date of December 24, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 1400 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, RI. 02920.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Hasbrouck Heights Area Office for a serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 920433, citation number 1, item number 001, and was affirmed as a final order on August 28, 2013, with a final abatement date of July 17, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 1053 Bloomfield Ave  Clifton, NJ 07013.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Aurora Area Office for a other than-serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 92089, citation number 2, item number 001, issued on October 05, 2011 and was affirmed as a final order on October 31, 2011, with a final abatement date of October 11, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 1762 N. Richmond Road, McHenry, IL. 60051.

Issued

2014-10-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $44000.00 · Current $20850.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.      On or about April 16, 2014, and times prior thereto, in the stockroom/receiving area, the electrical panels were blocked by boxes of merchandise exposing employees to electrical shock and burn hazards.       The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Atlanta East Area Office for a repeat-serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 600998, citation number 2, item number 001, and was affirmed as a final order on September 25, 2012, with a final abatement date of September 12, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 4919 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Aurora Area Office for a serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 92089, citation number 1, item number 004, and was affirmed as a final order on October 31, 2011, with a final abatement date of October 11, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 1762 N. Richland Road, McHenry, Illinois, 60051.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Avenel Area Office for a REPEAT-serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313981607 (OIS# 173034), citation number 2, item number 002, and was affirmed as a final order on September 17, 2010, with a final abatement date of September 7, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 1701 Us Highway 22 Ste 12 Watchung, NJ 07069.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Harrisburg Area Office for a serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314238429 (OIS# 324536), citation number 1, item number 001, and was affirmed as a final order on May 1, 2010, with a final abatement date of March 31, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 2357 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17602.      The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Hasbrouck Heights Area Office for a repeat-other violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312864333 (OIS# 165348), citation number 2, item number 002, and was affirmed as a final order on June 21, 2010, with a final abatement date of June 6, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 24 Portland Ave Bergenfield, NJ 07621.