OSHA Inspection: DOLGENCORP, LLC

Issued

Mar 24, 2023

Abate by

Apr 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $73,656 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2):  Exit access(es) are not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points:   The employer does not protect each employee from hazards created by obstructing exit access routes, such as potential injuries from fire or other emergencies while operating the store.   (a) This most recently occurred on or about Oct 3, 2022, during store operating hours in the employee restroom area of Dollar General Store No. 20469, located at 100 North Menomonie Street, Ridgeland, WI 54763; the employer does not ensure employees are protected from potential injuries from fire or other emergencies when obstructing the exit access route from the employee restroom with shelving units containing various items.  Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a repeat - serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1565322, citation number 2, item number 1a and was affirmed as final order on June 30, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 10757 U.S. 11, Adams, NY 13605.  Dollar General Corporation / Dollar General #4967 was previously cited for a repeat - serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1500289, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as final order on May 10, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 514 North Antrim Way, Greencastle, PA 17225.  DG Retail, LLC dba Dollar General was previously cited for a serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1439273, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 1, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 354 E Main St., Galesburg, IL 61401.  DG Retail, LLC dba Dollar General was previously cited for a serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1436276, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on April 1, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 905 4th Street West, Milan, IL 61264.  Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a repeat - serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1301615, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as final order on August 23, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 17 East State Street, Quarryville, PA 17566.