The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined Dollar General approximately $1.3 million over workplace safety issues at three stores in Georgia. We've gathered articles on the news from SHRM Online and other media outlets.
Several Violations
OSHA found four willful violations and seven repeat violations at stores in Pembroke, Smyrna and Hogansville, Ga. Inspectors found exit routes obstructed, boxes of merchandise stacked unsafely and electrical panels hard to access, OSHA said.
Penalties in Last 12 Months
In February, OSHA proposed more than $1 million in penalties after inspections at three locations in Mobile, Ala., and one in Dalton, Ga., found similar hazards. At another Mobile location, a December 2021 inspection resulted in OSHA proposing $321,827 in penalties for exposing workers to trip hazards and not keeping the main storeroom orderly to allow a safe exit during an emergency.
Fines Since 2017
OSHA has proposed more than $6.5 million in fines against Dollar General since 2017 and said its inspectors have frequently found "unsafe conditions that put workers at risk." Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker stated in a release, "Despite similar citations and sizable penalties in more than 70 inspections, the company refuses to change its business practices."
(CNN)
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