OSHA Inspection: DOLLAR TREE STORES, LLC

Issued

Jun 17, 2022

Abate by

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,396 · Current $7,977 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  Establishment bathroom areas  -  The employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body for employees using corrosive chemicals such as Lime Away.

Issued

Jun 17, 2022

Abate by

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,396 · Current $7,977 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  Establishment - The employer did not maintain, in the workplace, copies of safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical that was used at the facility such as but not limited to Comet Classic Antibacterial Spray Cleaner and Lime Away.

Issued

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $145,027 · Current $101,519 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): The employer does not ensure exits route(s) are maintained free and unobstructed access.   Establishment - On or about December 23, 2022, the employer  did not ensure that the exit route door near the bathroom was maintained so as to allow free and unobstructed passage.  Dollar Tree Stores 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 1464979, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 5, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 999 North Montello Street, Brockton, MA.  Dollar Tree Stores 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 1453267, citation number 2, item number 1(a) and was affirmed as a final order on April 5, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 1238 Bedford Street, Abington, MA.  Dollar Tree Stores 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 1392229, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 5, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 7 Davis Straits, Falmouth, MA.

Issued

Jun 17, 2022

Abate by

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $56,980 · Current $39,886 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  Establishment - On or about December 23, 2022, the employer  did not ensure that employees used appropriate eye or face protection such as goggles and/or face shields when using Lime Away a corrosive hazardous chemical used to clean toilets at the facility.    Dollar Tree Stores was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1443323, citation number 1, item number 1(b) and was affirmed as a final order on November 17, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 849 Sunrise Highway, Bayshore,  NY.

Issued

Jun 17, 2022

Abate by

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $56,980 · Current $39,886 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i):The employer's written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present at the workplace.  Establishment - The employer's written hazard communication program did not include a complete list of the hazardous chemicals used at the facility including but not limited to Lime Away and Comet Classic Antibacterial Spray Cleaner.  Dollar Tree Stores was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1440331, citation number 1, item number 3(a) and was affirmed as a final order on October 25, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 8020 S. 84th Street, La Vista, NE.

Issued

Jun 17, 2022

Abate by

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $56,980 · Current $39,886 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   Establishment - Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals including but not limited to pictograms, safety data sheet sections, and corrosives such as Lime Away at the time of initial assignment or whenever a new hazardous chemical not previously trained about was introduced to the area.  Dollar Tree Stores was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1529043, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on January 12, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 1777 Wisconsin Ave., Grafton, WI.  Dollar Tree Stores was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1440331, citation number 1, item number 3(a) and was affirmed as a final order on October 25, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 8020 S. 84th Street, La Vista, NE.  Dollar Tree Stores  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1299845, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on May 30, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at8034 W. 151 Street, Overland Park, KS.