The U.S. Department of Labor says Dollar General has agreed to pay a $12-million fine and improve safety at its thousands of retail stores nationwide.
Dollar General has agreed to pay a $12-million fine and improve conditions at its thousands of retail stores nationwide to make them safer for workers, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. The discount retailer and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reached the settlement to resolve alleged violations that included unsafe storage, blocked emergency exits and fire extinguishers, and inaccessible electrical panels.
“We remain committed to ensuring a safe working environment for our employees and a pleasant shopping experience for our customers.” The terms of the deal require Dollar General, which operates the nation's largest chain of dollar stores, to significantly reduce inventory and improve stocking to prevent such hazards. The company also must hire more safety managers and establish a health and safety committee with employee participation. The agreement covers all of the Goodlettsville, Tenn.
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