EAST HANOVER, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC in 400 ROUTE 10, EAST HANOVER, NJ 07936 (NAICS 452990). OSHA activity number 344193552.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC
- Site address
- 400 ROUTE 10
- City
- EAST HANOVER
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 07936
- Mailing
- 400 ROUTE 10, EAST HANOVER, NJ 07936
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 452990
- Employees
- 1000
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Jan 16, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $127,223 · Current $82,695 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed. Location: 400 Route 10, East Hanover, NJ. a) At the back room (i.e. stock room, storage area and lunch room) of the above addressed worksite, the emergency exits were blocked by boxes and U-boats, preventing workers from exiting the building during an emergency; on or about 7/25/19. b) At the back room (i.e. stock room, storage area and lunch room) of the above addressed worksite, the exit aisles leading to the emergency exit were measured at 13 inches at it narrowest point. The narrow aisles leading to the exit will hinger employees ability to exit the facility in the event of an emergency; on or about 7/25/19
Recent events (3)
- — F (W) $82695
- — C (W) $127223
- — Z (W) $127223
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Jan 16, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $63,613 · Current $41,350 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit." Location: 400 Route 10, East Hanover NJ. a) Back room (i.e. stock room, storage area and lunch room) : employer did not have an "Exit" sign on the entrance door; on or about 7/25/19. The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.37(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1183553, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 03/27/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 1327 Main Street, Billings, MT 59105. The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.37(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 992095, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/01/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 2721 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronz, NY 10469.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $41350
- — C (R) $63613
- — Z (R) $63613
1910.176 B
- Issued
- Jan 16, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $84,821 · Current $55,133 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. Location: 400 Route 10, East Hanover, NJ. a) Merchandise was stored in the storage area in an unstable and unsecured manner to prevent against sliding or collapse, thereby exposing employees to struck-by hazards from falling boxes. Violation observed on or about 7/25/19. The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.176(b) previously cited standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1406066, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/19/2019, with respect to a workplace located at 241-50 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, NY 11428. The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.176(b) previously cited standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1269761, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on 09/07/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 241-50 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, NY 11428.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $55133
- — C (R) $84821
- — Z (R) $84821
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Source
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