OSHA Inspection: DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC.

Issued

Jun 2, 2021

Abate by

Jun 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $10,728 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(i):Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.  a) Stock room - The employer did not ensure that  the electrical panel marked "RP" 100 AMP had the required blank covers installed for breakers that were missing inside the box, therefore, exposing employees to shock hazards on or about December 9, 2021.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 2, 2021

Abate by

Jun 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $136,532 · Current $89,830 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1):(1) All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition;  a) Back storage room - The employer did not ensure that boxes of product  were stored or stacked in a manner to allow unobstructed access into or out the store room, on or before December 9, 2020.  The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard  29 CFR 1910.22 (a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 139119 , citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 28, 2019 with respect to a workplace located  at 3565 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 2, 2021

Abate by

Jun 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) Back storage room - The employer did not ensure that merchandise located in the back storage room was stacked in a matter that would prevent boxes from collapse, and stored at heights exceeding 12-15 ft tall, exposing employees to being struck-by falling boxes, on or before December 9, 2020.  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.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 2, 2021

Abate by

Jun 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $128,733 · Current $60,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Back storage room - The employer did not ensure that the exit route was free and clear from boxes of merchandise, on or before December 28, 2020  Dollar Tree was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 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   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.