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OSHA Inspection: DOLLAR GENERAL

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of DOLLAR GENERAL in 406 E 5TH ST, VALENTINE, NE 69201 (NAICS 452990). OSHA activity number 341925543.

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OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
DOLLAR GENERAL
Site address
406 E 5TH ST
City
VALENTINE
State
NE
ZIP
69201
Mailing
406 E 5TH ST, VALENTINE, NE 69201
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
452990
Employees
90000
Ownership type
A

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.37 B01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
May 18, 2017
Abate by
Jul 6, 2017
Penalty
Initial $9,959 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): The exit route was not adequately lit so that an employee with normal vision could see along the exit route:    The employer is failing to protect employees from fire hazards in that there was no emergency lighting near the east door in the receiving area. This was most recently documented on November 21, 2016 at a worksite located at 406 E. 5th Street, Valentine, NE 69201.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (S) $9959

1910.37 B06

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
May 18, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): An exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source:    The employer is failing to protect employees from fire hazards in that an "EXIT" sign located in the receiving area was not illuminated. This was most recently documented on November 21, 2016 at a worksite located at 406 E. 5th Street, Valentine, NE 69201. The light bulb(s) were not operational in the EXIT sign.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.37 A03

Repeat Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
May 18, 2017
Abate by
Jul 6, 2017
Penalty
Initial $99,594 · Current $68,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that exit routes were kept free and unobstructed:      The employer is failing to protect employees from fire hazards in that the fire exit was obstructed. This was most recently documented on November 21, 2016 at a worksite located at 406 E. 5th Street, Valentine, NE 69201.     1) The west exit located in the receiving area was obstructed by various materials on Roll-tainers, such as, but not limited to, clothing and cleaning supplies.      2)  The east exit located in the receiving area was obstructed by an empty Roll-tainer.    Dollar General Corporation 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 1184028, Citation number 1, Item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 03/14/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 63 Prairie Drive, East Prairie, MO 63845.    Dollar General Corporation 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 1170666, Citation number 1, Item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/28/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 601 S. State St., Pioneer, OH 43554.    Dollar General Corporation 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 1167738, Citation number 2, Item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 09/09/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 104 Commercial Drive, Van Buren, MO 63965.    Dollar General Corporation 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 1158861, Citation number 1, Item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 08/05/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 304 Briarwood Dr., Jackson, MS 39206.    Dollar General Corporation 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 1082459, Citation number 1, Item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 02/09/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 219 O'Fallon Plaza, O'Fallon, MO 63366.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (R) $68000
  • — Z (R) $99594

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