Blocked emergency exits and 'dangerous' fire hazards: Dollar General again found in violation of federal workplace safety standards
Publishing timestamp: 2023-04-07 13:45:54
Summary
Dollar General has been found in violation of federal workplace safety regulations for "willfully exposing" staff to fire hazards at a Pennsylvania store. The company has been fined $245,544 for blocked emergency exit routes and electrical panels, among other safety hazards. This is one of over 180 investigations where the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has found Dollar General to be jeopardizing worker safety. Despite repeated penalties, the company continues to defy federal workplace safety requirements.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/07/dollar-general-violates-workplace-safety-standards-again.html