OSHA Inspection: DOLLAR TREE INC.

Issued

Jul 6, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,530 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:    a) Storage room, close to exit door leading to Receiving: Electrical panel boxes that power lights, walk-in freezers, refrigerators were blocked by piles of boxes; on or about 1/13/15.    b) Storage room, close to exit door leading to Receiving: Electrical panel boxes that power lights, walk-in freezers, refrigerators were blocked by piles of boxes; on or about 3/23/15.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 6, 2015

Abate by

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $38,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) Storage room, Exit to Receiving dock: Boxes, conveyor rollers, and "U Boat" cart were placed in front of the double exit door completely blocking egress; on or about 3/23/15.    Dollar Tree Inc. was previously cited for a 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 992095, citation number 1, item number 1 issued on 9/5/2014 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/1/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 2721 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx NY 10469.    Dollar Tree Inc. was previously cited for a 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 1 issued on 12/19/2013  and was affirmed as a final order on 1/16/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 1400 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston RI 02920.    Dollar Tree Inc. was previously cited for a 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, citation number 1, item number 1 issued on 3/12/2012  and was affirmed as a final order on 3/21/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 516 Raymond Blvd, Newark NJ 07105.    Dollar Tree Inc. was previously cited for a 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 2 issued on 10/15/2011 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/1/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 1762 N. Richmond Road, Mchenry, IL 60051.    Dollar Tree Inc. was previously cited for a 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, citation number 2, item number 1 issued on 9/16/2011 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/28/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 12963 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Fla 32837.    Dollar Tree Inc. was previously cited for a 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, citation number 2, item number 1 issued on 6/2/2010 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/22/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 24 Portland Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621.    Dollar Tree Inc. was previously cited for a 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, citation number 2, item number 1 issued on 4/16/10 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/10/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 2357 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.    NOTE: Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation describing steps taken to ensure exit route remain clear.

Issued

Jul 6, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $38,500 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:    a) Storage room: Products were stacked in an unstable condition exposing employees to being struck by falling objects; on or about 1/13/15.    b) Storage room: Products were stacked in an unstable condition exposing employees to being struck by falling objects; on or about 3/23/15.        Dollar Tree Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910. 176 (b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 966521, citation number 1, item number 1 issued on 5/6/2014 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/27/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 99 International Drive, Windsor, Ct 06095.      Dollar Tree Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910. 176 (b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 992095, citation number 1, item number 3 issued on 9/5/2014 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/1/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 2721 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx NY 10469.      Dollar Tree Inc. was previously cited for a 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 4 issued on 12/19/2013 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/16/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 1400 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranton, RI 02920.    Dollar Tree Inc. was previously cited for a 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, citation number 1, item number 2 issued on 3/12/2012 and was affirmed as a final order on 3/21/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 516 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 07105.    Dollar Tree Inc. was previously cited for a 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, citation number 2, item number 1 issued on 5/25/2011 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/11/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 5014 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY 11725.    Dollar Tree Inc. was previously cited for a 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, citation number 2, item number 1 issued on 9/2/2010 and was affirmed as a final order on 9/16/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 1701 US Highway 22, Ste 12, Watchung, NJ 07069.    NOTE: Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation describing steps taken to ensure exit route remain clear.

Issued

Jul 6, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $4,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:    a) Storage Room: Accumulation of boxes and material handling such as "U-Boats" were stored throughout the floor exposing employees to trip and fall hazards; on or about 1/13/15.    b) Storage Room: Accumulation of boxes and material handling such as "U-Boats" were stored throughout the floor exposing employees to trip and fall hazards; on or about 3/23/15.      NOTE: Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item.    Dollar Tree Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910. 176 (c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313981607, citation number 1, item number 1 issued on 9/2/2010 and was affirmed as a final order on 9/16/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 1701 US Highway 22, Ste 12, Watchung, NJ 07069.