OSHA Fines Dollar Tree $32K for Repeat Violations

Friday, March 25, 2022 | 0

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Dollar Tree Stores Inc. $32,000 for repeated violations of workplace safety requirements.

The penalty was issued following an inspection of the Dollar Tree in Wilsonville that was prompted by a complaint, the agency said Wednesday. Altogether, Oregon OSHA cited Dollar Tree Stores Inc. for the five violations at the Wilsonville location, four of which were repeat offenses.

Under Oregon OSHA rules, penalties multiply when employers commit repeat offenses, contributing to the bulk of the $32,000 fine, the agency said.

Violations included exposing employees to potential serious injury from unsecured materials falling on them, tripping and falling in cramped aisles, and inaccessible fire extinguishers and emergency exits.

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