OSHA Inspection: DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION/ DOLGENCORP, LLC

Issued

May 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,366 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are inspected, regularly and as necessary, and maintained in a safe condition  a.) Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC at 459 West Brandon Boulevard Brandon, FL 33511: On or about 1/18/23, the employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces were maintained, in that, the floor sewage cover was missing, exposing employees to tripping hazards when entering and exiting the restrooms.

Issued

May 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,366 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.141(d)(2)(i): Lavatory(s) were not made available:   a.) Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC Store #1331 located at 459 West Brandon Boulevard Brandon, FL 33511: On or about January 18, 2023, and times prior thereto, the employer did not provide employees with working lavatory(s), exposing employees to adverse health effects and sanitation hazards.

Issued

May 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,276 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a.) Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC store #1331, located at 459 West Brandon Boulevard Brandon, FL 33511; On or about January 18, 2023, the employer exposed employees to fire and electrical hazards, in that extension cords were used as a permanent method and daisy chained to power a microwave, refrigerator and freezer and as a substitute for fixed electrical wiring.   Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1455672, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on May 13, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 40976 Al 77 South Ashland, AL 36251.

Issued

May 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  a.) Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC store #1331, located at 459 West Brandon Boulevard Brandon, FL 33511; On or about January 18, 2023, the employer exposed employees to fire and smoke inhalation hazards, in that the double doors leading to and from the back stock room and office door were not exit doors and were not labeled by a "no exit" sign.

Issued

May 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,378 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.141(a)(4)(ii): Wastes were not removed as often as necessary to maintain the place of employment in a sanitary condition:  a.) Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC store #1331 located at 459 West Brandon Boulevard Brandon, FL 33511; On or about January 18, 2023, the employer exposed employees to sanitation hazards, in that restrooms were not kept in a clean and sanitary condition.

Issued

May 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,378 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a.) Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC Store #1331 located at 459 West Brandon Boulevard Brandon, FL 33511: On or about January 18, 2023, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the temporary power strip was not used in accordance with its instructions included in the listing or labeling, and was daisy chained with two extension cords on the working floor surface while stockroom and office operations were being performed.