OSHA Inspection: DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC.

Issued

May 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $61,391 · Current $42,974 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that the exit route was kept free and unobstructed.  Instance a) Dollar Tree Store #3489, 40 Deer Shore Sq., North Babylon, NY: The emergency exit route in the rear, right corner of the store was partially obstructed by a folded up aluminum step ladder, three U-boat merchandise, three metal shelves and cardboard displays; on or about 11/17/22.  Instance b) Dollar Tree Store #3489, 40 Deer Shore Sq., North Babylon, NY: The emergency exit  in the  storage area was obstructed by an empty U boat; on or about 11/17/22.  DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1638174 CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 001 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 2/22/23 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1609 GOLDEN GATE PLAZA, MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124  DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1631327 CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 001 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 3/17/23, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 907 BOSTON POST RD., UNIT B, OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475  DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER  1629532 CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 001 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 5/8/23  WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 342 POWER RD, PAWTUCKET, RI 02860  DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1613394 CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 001 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 3/2/23, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2330 MORSE RD., COLUMBUS,OH 43229  DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1600021 CITATION NUMBER 03, ITEM NUMBER 001 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 11/1/22, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 5600 ABLEMARLE RD., SUITE 300, CHARLOTTE, NC 28212  DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1433323 CITATION NUMBER 03, ITEM NUMBER 002 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 11/17/21, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 849 SUNRISE HIGHWAY, BAY SHORE,NY 11706  Note: The CSHO observed both emergency exits cleared while conducting the inspection.

Issued

May 16, 2023

Abate by

May 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $73,667 · Current $51,567 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): The employer did not ensure boxes, containers, bundles, etc.; stored in tiers were stacked, blocked, interlocked, and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.  Instance a) Dollar Tree Store #3489, 40 Deer Shore Sq., North Babylon, NY: Merchandise in the storage area was stacked approximately 8 feet high and was not blocked, interlocked, and limited in height so that they are stable; on or about 11/17/22:  DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1638174 CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 002 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 2/22/23 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1609 GOLDEN GATE PLAZA, MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124  DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1631327 CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 002 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 3/17/23, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 907 BOSTON POST RD., UNIT B, OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475  DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER  1629532 CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 003 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 5/8/23  WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 342 POWER RD, PAWTUCKET, RI 02860  DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1613394 CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 002A AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 3/2/23, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2330 MORSE RD., COLUMBUS,OH 43229  DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1600021 CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 001 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 11/1/22, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 5600 ABLEMARLE RD., SUITE 300, CHARLOTTE, NC 28212  DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1433323 CITATION NUMBER 02, ITEM NUMBER 001 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 11/17/21, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 849 SUNRISE HIGHWAY, BAY SHORE,NY 11706  Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.