OSHA Inspection: DOLLAR TREE, INC.

Issued

Feb 14, 2023

Abate by

Apr 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,366 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(a):The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes  On or about August 25, 2022, the employer did not select and provide employees the appropriate hand protection needed while cleaning up  spills using chemicals, to include Awesome All Purpose Cleaner.

Issued

Feb 14, 2023

Abate by

Apr 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,822 · Current $7,000 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:  On or about August 25, 2022, the employer did not provide suitable facilities for the quick drenching of eyes and body to employees using chemicals, including but not limited to Awesome All Purpose Cleaner.

Issued

Feb 14, 2023

Abate by

Apr 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,366 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier, signal word, hazard statement(s), pictogram(s), precautionary statement(s) and name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party.    On or about August 25, 2022, the employer did not ensure each container of Awesome All Purpose Cleaner was adequately labeled.

Issued

Feb 14, 2023

Abate by

Apr 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $98,219 · Current $75,000 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 August 18, 2022, employees were exposed to struck-by and tripping hazards where boxed merchandise and stacked above head height  was not arranged in a stable and secure manner to prevent it from falling onto or in the path of employees.  Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited under the name Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.176(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1579408, Repeat Citation Number 1, Item Number 2/a and was affirmed as a final order on May 19, 2022 with respect to a workplace located at 395 Admiral Street, PROVIDENCE, RI 02905.  Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited under the name Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. for a Willful-Serious violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR. 1910.176(b),which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1443323, citation number 2, Item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on November 17, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 849 Sunrise Highway, BAY SHORE, NY 11706.  Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited under the name Dollar Tree for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.176(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1484134, Repeat Citation Number 1, Item Number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on September 23, 2021 with respect to a workplace located at 22-03 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410.  Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited under the name Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.176(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1452650, Repeat Citation Number 1, Item Number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on July 1, 2021 with respect to a workplace located at 675 Yellowstone Ave., Pocatello, ID 83201.  Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited under the name Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.176(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1391524, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on July 01, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 410 Cleveland Blvd. Caldwell, ID 83605.  Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited under the name Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.176(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1500040, Repeat Citation Number 1, Item Number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on May 13, 2021 with respect to a workplace located at 3485 N. Lecanto Hwy, BEVERLY HILLS, FL 34465.  Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited under the name Dollar Tree Store # 7611 for a Repeat-Serious violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard 1910.176(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1453267, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on April 5, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 1238 Bedford Street store #7611 Abington, MA 02351.

Issued

Feb 14, 2023

Abate by

Apr 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $73,656 · Current $25,000 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:  On or about August 25, 2022, employees using chemicals, such as but not limited to: Awesome All Purpose Cleaner, were not provided effective information and training on the hazards of the chemical, which include eye and skin irritation.   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.