OSHA Inspection: DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC.

Issued

Apr 9, 2020

Abate by

Mar 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,482 · Current $5,089 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:  On or about October 16, 2019, in the back store room, overcurrent devices were not readily accessible because panels were blocked by boxed merchandise.

Issued

Apr 9, 2020

Abate by

Jul 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $74,217 · Current $44,530 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  On or about October 16, 2019, throughout the retail sales area, where employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards resulting from spilled product, boxes and merchandise on the walking working surface.  Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1393119, citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 28, 2019, with a final abatement date of October 17, 2019,with respect to a workplace located at 3565 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606.

Issued

Apr 9, 2020

Abate by

Jul 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $134,937 · Current $80,962 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  On or about October 16, 2019, in the storage area, where employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards when exit routes were obstructed.  Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health 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 6, 2018, with a final abatement date of November 20, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 1605 Morrissey Dr. Ste 106, Bloomington, IL 61704.  Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health 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 a final abatement date of November 4, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 630 Wellwood Av., Lindenhurst, NY 11757.

Issued

Apr 9, 2020

Abate by

Mar 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $134,937 · Current $80,962 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 October 16, 2019 in the storage room, where employees were exposed to struck by hazards where boxed merchandise was stacked haphazardly at excessive height. Boxes had fallen from the stacks, obstructing aisles and electrical panels.  Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health 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 a final abatement date of June 20, 2109, with respect to a workplace located at 8795 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL, 33411.  Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health 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 a final abatement date of September 10, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 1155 S. Havana St., Unit 23, Aurora, CO, 80012.

Issued

Apr 9, 2020

Abate by

Apr 28, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  On or about October 16, 2019 in the storage room where employees were exposed to trip and fire hazards due to an accumulation of haphazardly stored boxed merchandise obstructing aisles and electrical panels.  Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.176(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1269761, citation number 1 item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on September 7, 2018, with a final abatement date of September 10, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 1155 S. Havana St., Unit 23, Aurora, CO, 80012.    Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.176(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1017821, citation number 2 item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on December 9, 2015, with a final abatement date of November 4, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 630 Wellwood Av., Lindenhurst, NY, 11757.

Issued

Apr 9, 2020

Abate by

Mar 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $1,060 · Current $636 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 tankcars, 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 October16, 2019, in storage room, where an employee was exposed to struck-by when nine helium tanks were not securely stored.  Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.101(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1008888, citation number 1 item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on January 11, 2016, with a final abatement date of October 28, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1428 West Gray, Suite 104B, Houston, TX, 77019.  Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.101(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1006796, citation number 1 item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on May 22, 2015, with a final abatement date of November 7, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 3055 Columbia Blvd., Suite 104B, Titusville, FL, 32780.