OSHA Inspection: DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC.

Issued

Mar 19, 2020

Abate by

Apr 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $127,223 · Current $89,056 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.  The employer does not ensure that their exit routes are free and unobstructed.  This violation was most recently observed on September 24, 2019 at Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.'s 2300 Roosevelt Ave Marinette, WI 54143 location.  The exit route from the back break room in the store room to the exit doors is not free and unobstructed.  Boxes and product are stored in the walkways requiring employees to turn sideways to walk through.  The walkways are measured down to approximately 16 inches in width at floor level.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that its exit routes are free and unobstructed.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of how these steps protect its employees from blocked exit routes.  (An abatement plan and periodic progress reports may also be required if the abatement period is more than 90 days.)  THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1309164, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 7, 2018, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1605 MORRISSEY DR. STE 106, BLOOMINGTON, IL  61704  THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1293367, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON AUGUST 20, 2018, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 9208 EAST R L THORNTON, DALLAS, TX 75228.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1269761, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2018, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1155 S HAVANA STREET, UNIT 23, AURORA, CO 80012.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1070970, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON OCTOBER 15, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 8600 W CROSS DRIVE, LITTLETON, CO 80123.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1060953, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 9, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 3395 GREAT NECK ROAD, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1062522, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 9, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 896 MCCLEAN AVENUE, YONKERS, NY 10704.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1062522, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 9, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 896 MCCLEAN AVENUE, YONKERS, NY 10704.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1017821, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 9, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 630 WELLWOOD AVENUE, LINDENHURST, NY 11757.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1009303, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 7, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 9950 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE, CHICAGO RIDGE, IL 60415.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1008888, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JANUARY 11, 2016, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1428 WEST GRAY, HOUSTON, TX 77019.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1006796, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MAY 22, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 3055 COLUMBIA BOULEVARD SUITE 104b, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1005259, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 9, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1400 OAKLAWN AVENUE, CRANSTON, RI 02920.      THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 967705, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JANUARY 28, 2016, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 8028 DENTON HIGHWAY, WATAUGA, TX 76128.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 954526, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 9, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 950 AMERICAN LEGION HIGHWAY, ROSLINDALE, MA 02131.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 951864, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 9, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2704 BROOKS STREET #A, MISSOULA, MT 59801.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 943537, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 9, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 3603 SILVERSIDE ROAD, WILMINGTON, DE 19810.

Issued

Mar 19, 2020

Abate by

Apr 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $127,223 · Current $89,056 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.  The employer does not ensure that the storage of material does not create a hazard.  This violation was most recently observed on September 24, 2019 at Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.'s 2300 Roosevelt Ave Marinette, WI 54143 location.  Employees are exposed to struck-by hazards from boxes, containers, and product stored in the store room at heights exceeding eight feet without being stacked, blocked, and interlocked to ensure stability.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that its storage does not create a hazard.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of how these steps protect its employees from struck by hazards created from storage that is not stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.  (An abatement plan and periodic progress reports may also be required if the abatement period is more than 90 days.)  THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1406066, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JULY 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 29 CFR 1910.176(B), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1392698, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JUNE 26, 2019, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 8795 SOUTHERN BLVD. WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1269761, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2A, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2018, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1155 S HAVANA ST. UNIT 23 AURORA, CO 80012.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1084718, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 2, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 22, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 7227 S.R.54, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653.     THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1066179, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 9, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 907 BOSTON POST RD. OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1060953, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 9, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 3395 GREAT NECK RD. AMITYVILLE, NY 11701.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, 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 1017821, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 2, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 9, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 630 WELLWOOD AVE. LINDENHURST, NY 11757.

Issued

Mar 19, 2020

Abate by

Apr 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $127,223 · Current $89,056 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space required by this standard may not be used for storage. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway or general open space, shall be suitably guarded.  The employer does not ensure that the working space in front of electrical equipment is not used for storage.  This violation was most recently observed on September 24, 2019 at the Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.'s 2300 Roosevelt Ave Marinette, 54143 location.  The working space in front of the main electrical equipment in the store room is used for storage of boxes of product and U-boat carts.  Additionally, the space leading to the equipment is blocked and not accessible with storage of product on the floor and U-boat carts.  This violation was observed again on December 16, 2019 with the working space in front of the main electrical equipment blocked with a rolling conveyor and the space leading to the equipment blocked with another rolling conveyor and boxes of product.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that the working space in front of electrical equipment is not used for storage.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of how these steps prevent the working space in front of electrical equipment from being utilized for storage.  (An abatement plan and periodic progress reports may also be required if the abatement period is more than 90 days.)  THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOULSY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 1910.303(G)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 967705, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 4, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS FINAL ORDER ON JANUARY 28, 2016 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 8028 DENTON HIGHWAY, WATAUGA, TX 76148.  THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.303(G)(1)(III), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1008888, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 4, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS FINAL ORDER ON JANUARY 11, 2016 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1428 WEST GRAY, HOUSTON, TX 77019.  THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOULSY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.303(G)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION 951864, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 3, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 9, 2015 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2704 BROOKS STREET, A, MISSOULA, MT 59801.  THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOULSY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.303(G)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION 1006796, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 4, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS FINAL ORDER ON MAY 22, 2015 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 3055 COLUMBIA BLVD, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780.

Issued

Mar 19, 2020

Abate by

Apr 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(iii): At least one entrance of sufficient area shall be provided to give access to the working space about electric equipment.  The employer does not ensure there is at least one entrance of sufficient area provided to working space in front of electrical equipment.  This violation was most recently observed on September 24, 2019 at the Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.'s 2300 Roosevelt Ave. Marinette, WI 54143 location.  The pathway leading to the electrical equipment is blocked and not accessible with boxes of product, u-boat carts, and bread carts.  This violation was observed again on December 16, 2019 when the pathway to electrical equipment was blocked with boxes of product and a rolling conveyor.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that the pathway to electrical equipment is sufficient to provide access to the working space required.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of how these steps prevent the working space in front of electrical equipment from being utilized for storage.  (An abatement plan and periodic progress reports may also be required if the abatement period is more than 90 days.)  THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOULSY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 1910.303(G)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 967705, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 4, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS FINAL ORDER ON JANUARY 28, 2016 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 8028 DENTON HIGHWAY, WATAUGA, TX 76148.  THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.303(G)(1)(III), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1008888, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 4, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS FINAL ORDER ON JANUARY 11, 2016 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1428 WEST GRAY, HOUSTON, TX 77019.  THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOULSY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.303(G)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION 951864, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 3, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 9, 2015 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2704 BROOKS STREET, A, MISSOULA, MT 59801.  THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOULSY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.303(G)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION 1006796, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 4, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS FINAL ORDER ON MAY 22, 2015 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 3055 COLUMBIA BLVD, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780.

Issued

Mar 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $31,807 · Current $22,265 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."  On or about September 24, 2019, the door to the store room was not marked with a sign reading "Exit."  The door lead to an outside door that was marked as an exit.  THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOULSY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.37(B)(2), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBRER 1298402, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFIRMED AS FINAL ORDER ON APRIL 23, 2018, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT DOLLAR TREE STORE #01553 2177 LINCOLN ST. RHINELANDER, WI 54501.  THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOULSY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.37(B)(2), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 118553, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS FINAL ORDER ON MARCH 27, 2017, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1327 MAIN STREET, BILLINGS, MT 59105.  THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOULSY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.37(B)(2), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 992095, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS FINAL ORDER ON OCTOBER 1, 2014, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2721 BRONXWOOD AVE., BRONX, NY 10469.

Issued

Mar 19, 2020

Abate by

Apr 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $63,613 · Current $44,529 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.  The employer does not ensure that their fire extinguishers are readily accessible to employees without subjecting them to possible injury.  This violation was most recently observed on September 24, 2019 at Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.'s 2300 Roosevelt Ave Marinette, WI 54143 location.  The fire extinguisher located next to the exit door in the store room is not readily accessible as boxes of product surround two sides prohibiting employee access in the case of emergency.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that its fire extinguishers are readily accessible at all times.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of how these steps protect its employees from blocked fire extinguishers.  (An abatement plan and periodic progress reports may also be required if the abatement period is more than 90 days.)  THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A 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 1393119, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON OCTOBER 28, 2019, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 3565 ATLANTA HWY. ATHENS, GA. 30606.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A 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 1109167, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON APRIL 1, 2016, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 8121 S JOHN YOUNG PKWY. ORLANDO, FL  32819.    THE DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A 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 1084718, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 22, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 7227 S.R. 54, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL  32653.

Issued

Mar 19, 2020

Abate by

Apr 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are subjected to an annual maintenance check. Stored pressure extinguishers do not require an internal examination. The employer shall record the annual maintenance date and retain this record for one year after the last entry or the life of the shell, whichever is less. The record shall be available to the Assistant Secretary upon request.  On or about September 24, 2019, a fire extinguisher located in the offsite leased storage was not inspected on the annual basis as required.  The extinguisher was last inspected in 2017 and was not included in the annual maintenance check performed on the in-store extinguishers.