OCONTO FALLS, WI —
OSHA Inspection: DOLGENCORP, LLC
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of DOLGENCORP, LLC in 607 EAST HIGHLAND DRIVE, OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 (NAICS 452319). OSHA activity number 346367667.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- DOLGENCORP, LLC
- Site address
- 607 EAST HIGHLAND DRIVE
- City
- OCONTO FALLS
- State
- WI
- ZIP
- 54154
- Mailing
- 100 MISSION RIDGE, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 452319
- Employees
- 9
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.36 G02
- Issued
- Apr 11, 2023
- Abate by
- May 16, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $122,782 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): An exit access must be at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points. Where there is only one exit access leading to an exit or exit discharge, the width of the exit and exit discharge must be at least equal to the width of the exit access. The employer does not ensure that all emergency exit accesses are at least 28 inches wide at all points. a) This most recently occurred on or about November 29, 2022, through December 1, 2022, at Dollar General Store No. 22944, located at 607 East Highland Drive in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. The employer does not ensure employees are protected from potential injuries from fire or other emergencies when the emergency exit access in the receiving room to the double door emergency exit is partially obstructed with carts, rolltainers, and various items, narrowing the exit access to approximately 13 inches. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name Dollar General Corporation for a REPEAT violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1565322, citation number 2, item number 1a, and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 10757 U.S. 11, Adams, NY 13605. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name Dollar General Corporation dba Dollar General #4967 for a REPEAT violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1500289, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on June 23, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 514 North Antrim Way, Greencastle, PA 17225. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name DG Retail, LLC dba Dollar General for a SERIOUS violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1450479, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on April 8, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 1111 N. Cole Street, Bushnell, IL 61422. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name DG Retail, LLC dba Dollar General for a SERIOUS violation of this occupational safety and health 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 Street, Galesburg, IL 61401. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name DG Retail, LLC dba Dollar General for a SERIOUS violation of this occupational safety and health 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 under the name Dollar General Corporation for a REPEAT violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1301615, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on August 22, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 17 East State Street, Quarryville, PA 17566.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $0
- — C (R) $122782
- — Z (R) $122782
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Apr 11, 2023
- Abate by
- May 16, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level. The employer does not ensure that exit routes in the storage room are kept free and unobstructed. a) This most recently occurred on or about November 29, 2022, through December 1, 2022, at Dollar General Store No. 22944, located at 607 East Highland Drive in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. The employer does not ensure employees are protected from potential injuries from fire or other emergencies when the emergency exit route in the receiving room is obstructed with carts, rolltainers, and various retail items. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name Dolgencorp, LLC dba Dollar General Store #13248 for a WILLFUL violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1566292, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as final order on June 20, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 880 Spruce Street, Baldwin, WI 54002. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name Dollar General Corporation DBA Dollar General Store 18688 for a REPEAT for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1551005 citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on March 21, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 1288 Beaverdale Rd NE, Dalton, GA 30721. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name Dolgencorp, LLC DBA Dollar General Store # 8083 for a WILLFUL violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1550627 citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on March 18, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 10100 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name Dollar General for a REPEAT violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1517332 citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on June 22, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 73 E Hollis St, Nashua, NH 03060. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name Dolgencorp, LLC DBA Dollar General Store 7024 for a WILLFUL violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1509783 citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on June 17, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 440 Main Street, Walnutport, PA 18088. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name DOLGENCORP, LLC DBA Dollar General for a REPEAT violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1507692 citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on June 10, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 312 S. HWY. 27/441, Lady Lake, FL 32159. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name Dollar General Corporation DBA Dollar General # 4967 for a REPEAT violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1500289 citation number 1, item number 1a, and was affirmed as a final order on May 10, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 514 North Antrim Way, Greencastle, PA 17225.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $0
- — C (R) $0
- — Z (R) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Apr 11, 2023
- Abate by
- May 16, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $36,828 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling. The employer does not ensure that all electrical equipment is utilized according to the listing or labeling. a) This most recently occurred on or about December 1, 2022, throughout Dollar General Store No. 22944, located at 607 East Highland Drive in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. The employer uses metal outlet boxes with knockouts that are not installed in accordance with the UL identifier QCIT which states that the boxes shall be mounted in or on a surface. The metal outlet boxes are attached to drop down flexible cords and suspended above the retail floor, providing power to various coolers and lights throughout the store. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name Dolgencorp, LLC dba Dollar General Store #8083 for an OTHER-THAN-SERIOUS violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.303(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1550627, citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as final order on March 18, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 10100 Airport Boulevard, Mobile, AL 36608.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $0
- — C (R) $36828
- — Z (R) $36828
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Apr 11, 2023
- Abate by
- May 16, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure. The employer does not ensure that flexible cords and cables are not used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure. a) This most recently occurred on or about December 1, 2022, throughout the salesfloor of Dollar General Store No. 22944, located at 607 East Highland Drive in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. The employer exposes employees to electrical fire and shock hazards when metal outlet boxes are suspended by flexible cords above the retail floor, providing power to various coolers and lights throughout the store. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name Dolgencorp, LLC dba Dollar General Store #4495 for a REPEAT - OTHER violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1455672, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as final order on May 13, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 40976 AL 77 South, Ashland, AL 36251.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $0
- — C (R) $0
- — Z (R) $0
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- Apr 11, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $98,219 · Current $93,436 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Space about electric equipment. Sufficient access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. The employer does not protect employees from fire and/or electrical hazards created by obstructing access to electrical panels while operating the store. a) This most recently occurred on or about December 1, 2022, at Dollar General Store No. 22944, located at 607 East Highland Drive in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. The employer does not ensure employees are protected from potential injuries from fire and/or electrical hazards when obstructing the access to the electrical panels with carts loaded with merchandise and other items. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name Dolgencorp, LLC dba Dollar General Store #13248 for a WILLFUL violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.303(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1566292, citation number 1, item number 3b, and was affirmed as final order on June 20, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 880 Spruce Street, Baldwin, WI 54002. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name Dolgencorp, LLC dba Dollar General for a REPEAT violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.303(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1507692, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as final order on June 10, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 312 S Hwy 27/441, Lady Lake, FL 32159.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $93435.66
- — C (R) $98219
- — Z (R) $98219
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