DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION

Inspection Type	Complaint
Scope	Partial
Safety/Health	Safety
Close Conference	2022-06-03

Related Activity

Type	Complaint
Activity Nr	1900710
Safety	Yes
Health	Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID	01001A
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19100036 G02
Issuance Date	2022-11-17
Current Penalty	136741.0
Initial Penalty	136741.0
Contest Date	2022-12-05
Nr Instances	2
Nr Exposed	6
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points: a) Dollar General Store, 599 Kent Street, Windsor, NY - On or about 6/3/2022, The following aisleways leading to the exit door did not maintain 28 inches of clearance throughout: 1) End cap of aisleway 26 & 17 was narrowed to 26 inches by U-Boat containers of totes. 2) Backroom aisleway to exit was narrowed to 16 inches by U-Bolt containers of totes. The Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1565322, citation number 2, item number 1a, and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 10757 U.S. 11, Adams, NY 13605. The Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1500289, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on May 7, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 514 North Antrim Way, Greencastle, PA.
Citation ID	01001B
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19100037 A03
Issuance Date	2022-11-17
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Contest Date	2022-12-05
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	6
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a) Dollar General Store, 599 Kent Street, Windsor, NY - On or about 6/3/2022, Backroom exit route was blocked by U-Bolt containers filled with merchandise. The Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1565322, citation number 2, item number 1b, and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 10757 U.S. 11, Adams, NY 13605. The Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1500289, citation number 1, item number 1a, and was affirmed as a final order on May 7, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 514 North Antrim Way, Greencastle, PA.
Citation ID	01002
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19100157 C01
Issuance Date	2022-11-17
Current Penalty	1140.0
Initial Penalty	1140.0
Contest Date	2022-12-05
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	6
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: a) Backroom, on or about 6/3/20222: A portable fire extinguisher on the West Wall was blocked by merchandise. The Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461290, citation number 1, item number 3, and was affirmed as a final order on 8/31/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 1415 Ellis Ave., Jackson, MS 39212. The Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1450479, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 4/7/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 1111 N. Cole Street, Bushnell, IL 61422.
Citation ID	01003
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19100304 F01 IV
Issuance Date	2022-11-17
Current Penalty	414.0
Initial Penalty	414.0
Contest Date	2022-12-05
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	6
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel: a) Backroom, on or about 6/3/2022: Access to a breaker panel box located on the west wall was blocked by containers of Hedstrong Play Balls. The Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1280975, citation number 1, item number 1a, and was affirmed as a final order on May 8, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 700 West End Avenue, Carthage, NY 13619.

Inspection Type	Complaint
Scope	Complete
Safety/Health	Health
Close Conference	2021-11-23
Case Closed	2022-08-15

Related Activity

Type	Complaint
Activity Nr	1835789
Safety	Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID	01001
Citaton Type	Other
Standard Cited	19100036 H02
Issuance Date	2022-05-20
Abatement Due Date	2022-06-24
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	9116.0
Final Order	2022-06-30
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	8
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.36(h)(2): The outdoor exit route was not covered where snow and ice was likely to accumulate along the route; a) Dollar General Store, 10757 Route 11, Adams, NY - Exit door at south side of the store. On or about 11/23/21, the exit used to leave the facility during an emergency was not covered by a canopy or other covering to minimize/eliminate the potential of slip and/or fall hazards, as well as the exit route becoming blocked from the accumulations of snow and ice. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.
Citation ID	02001A
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19100036 G02
Issuance Date	2022-05-20
Abatement Due Date	2022-05-31
Current Penalty	102555.75
Initial Penalty	136741.0
Final Order	2022-06-30
Nr Instances	4
Nr Exposed	8
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2):Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points: a) Dollar General Store, 10757 Route 11, Adams, NY - On or about 11/23/21, The following aisleways leading to the exit door did not maintain 28 inches of clearance throughout: 1) aisleway 20 narrowed to 24.7 inches by storage of boxes. 2) aisleway 18 narrowed to 24 inches by storage of boxes 3) aisleway 11 was blocked by two carts that narrowed access to 19 inches and 22 inches at different locations 4) aisleway 10 was blocked by a cart. Abatement documentation must be submitted for this item. The Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1500289, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on June 23, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 514 North Antrim Way, Greencastle, PA. The Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1301615, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 22, 2018 with respect to a workplace located at 17 East State Street, Quarryville, PA.
Citation ID	02001B
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19100037 A03
Issuance Date	2022-05-20
Abatement Due Date	2022-05-31
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2022-06-30
Nr Instances	2
Nr Exposed	8
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a) Dollar General Store, 10757 Route 11, Adams, NY - On or about 11/23/21, aisleway 16 was completely blocked by merchandise, preventing its use in case of an emergency b) Dollar General Store, 10757 Route 11, Adams, NY - On or about 11/23/21, aisleway 17 was completely blocked by merchandise, preventing its use in case of an emergency. Abatement documentation must be submitted for this item. The Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1500289, citation number 1, item number 1a, and was affirmed as a final order on June 23, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 514 North Antrim Way, Greencastle, PA. The Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1153779, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/10/16, with respect to a workplace located at 347 South Main Street, Mannheim, PA.

Inspection Type	FollowUp
Scope	Partial
Safety/Health	Safety
Close Conference	2015-09-15
Case Closed	2015-09-23

Related Activity

Type	Inspection
Activity Nr	1003589
Safety	Yes

Inspection Type	Complaint
Scope	Partial
Safety/Health	Safety
Close Conference	2014-10-28
Case Closed	2015-03-13

Related Activity

Type	Complaint
Activity Nr	905141
Safety	Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID	01001A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100036 G02
Issuance Date	2014-12-22
Abatement Due Date	2014-12-31
Current Penalty	4200.0
Initial Penalty	7000.0
Final Order	2015-01-16
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	10
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points: a) Dollar General Store 6125, Over Stock Room, on or about 10/24/14: The aisle was not maintained at least 28 inches wide at all points to allow for safe exit.
Citation ID	01001B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100037 A04
Issuance Date	2014-12-22
Abatement Due Date	2014-12-31
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2015-01-16
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	10
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times: a) Dollar General Store 6125, on or about 10/24/14: Emergency exit lights located in three areas of the store were tested and found to be not functioning.
Citation ID	01002A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100157 C01
Issuance Date	2014-12-22
Abatement Due Date	2014-12-31
Current Penalty	3000.0
Initial Penalty	5000.0
Final Order	2015-01-16
Nr Instances	3
Nr Exposed	10
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: a) Dollar General Store 6125, Overstock Room, on or about 10/24/14: Portable fire extinguisher was not readily accessible in that it was not mounted and was located behind a door that was propped open. b) Dollar General Store 6125, Truck Bay, on or about 10/24/14: Portable fire extinguisher was not readily accessible in that is was not mounted or identified. c) Dollar General Store 6125, Truck Bay, on or about 10/24/14: Portable fire extinguisher near an overhead door was not readily accessible in that it was not mounted or identified.
Citation ID	01002B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100157 C04
Issuance Date	2014-12-22
Abatement Due Date	2014-12-31
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2015-01-16
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	10
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition: a) Dollar General Store 6125, Truck Bay, on or about 10/28/14: Portable fire extinguisher was not fully charged.
Citation ID	01002C
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100157 G01
Issuance Date	2014-12-22
Abatement Due Date	2015-01-10
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2015-01-16
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	10
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting: a) Dollar General Store 6125, on or about 10/24/14: Employees had not been provided with training on the use and application of portable fire extinguishers for incipient stage fire fighting. *ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and .39(a) which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).
Citation ID	01003
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100303 G01
Issuance Date	2014-12-22
Abatement Due Date	2014-12-31
Current Penalty	1800.0
Initial Penalty	3000.0
Final Order	2015-01-16
Nr Instances	2
Nr Exposed	3
Gravity	1
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: a) Dollar General Store 6125, Overstock Room, on or about 10/24/14: Circuit breaker panel was blocked with a stock cart and other miscellaneous materials and prevented ready access. b) Dollar General Store 6125, Truck Bay Area, on or about 10/24/14: Circuit breaker subpanel B was blocked with miscellaneous materials and prevented ready access.
Citation ID	02001
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19100036 D01
Issuance Date	2014-12-22
Current Penalty	15000.0
Initial Penalty	25000.0
Final Order	2015-01-16
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	10
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge: a) Dollar General Store 6125, on or about 10/24/14: Exit door located in the rear of the store was locked with a slide bolt. Dollar General was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314337262, citation number 01, item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/28/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 315 West Ferry Street, Buffalo, NY 14213.
Citation ID	02002A
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19100157 E02
Issuance Date	2014-12-22
Abatement Due Date	2015-01-05
Current Penalty	9000.0
Initial Penalty	15000.0
Final Order	2015-01-16
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	10
Gravity	1
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly: a) Dollar General Store 6125, on or about 10/24/14: Portable ABC fire extinguishers located throughout the facility had not been visually inspected at least monthly. Dollar General was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314337262, citation number 01, item number 003 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/28/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 315 West Ferry Street, Buffalo, NY 14213.
Citation ID	02002B
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19100157 E03
Issuance Date	2014-12-22
Abatement Due Date	2015-01-05
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2015-01-16
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	10
Gravity	1
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check: a) Dollar General Store 6125, on or about 10/24/14: Portable ABC fire extinguishers located throughout the facility had not been subjected to an annual maintenance check. The last maintenance check was in November of 2011. Dollar General was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314337262, citation number 01, item number 004 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/28/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 315 West Ferry Street, Buffalo, NY 14213.

Inspection Type	Complaint
Scope	Partial
Safety/Health	Safety
Close Conference	2013-02-01
Case Closed	2013-02-27

Related Activity

Type	Complaint
Activity Nr	769691
Safety	Yes
Health	Yes

Circuit	Second Circuit
Origin	original proceeding
Jurisdiction	federal question
Jury Demand	Missing
Demanded Amount	0
Termination Class Action	Missing
Procedural Progress	pretrial conference held
Nature Of Judgment	monetary award only
Judgement	plaintiff
Arbitration On Termination	Missing
Office	1
Filing Date	2007-03-07
Termination Date	2010-03-12
Date Issue Joined	2007-06-07
Pretrial Conference Date	2007-06-12
Section	0101
Status	Terminated

Parties

Name	LANARD TOYS, LTD.
Role	Plaintiff
Name	DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION
Role	Defendant

Circuit	Second Circuit
Origin	original proceeding
Jurisdiction	federal question
Jury Demand	Neither plaintiff nor defendant demands jury
Demanded Amount	0
Termination Class Action	Missing
Procedural Progress	Missing
Nature Of Judgment	Missing
Judgement	missing
Arbitration On Termination	Missing
Office	1
Filing Date	2023-11-15
Termination Date	1900-01-01
Section	2000
Sub Section	E
Status	Pending

Parties

Name	SMITH
Role	Plaintiff
Name	DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION
Role	Defendant

Circuit	Second Circuit
Origin	removed (began in the state court, removed to the district court)
Jurisdiction	federal question
Jury Demand	Missing
Demanded Amount	0
Termination Class Action	Missing
Procedural Progress	pretrial conference held
Nature Of Judgment	Missing
Judgement	missing
Arbitration On Termination	Missing
Office	1
Filing Date	2005-05-03
Termination Date	2006-04-10
Date Issue Joined	2005-05-10
Pretrial Conference Date	2005-06-14
Section	1446
Sub Section	NR
Status	Terminated

Parties

Name	LACK
Role	Plaintiff
Name	DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION
Role	Defendant

Circuit	Second Circuit
Origin	original proceeding
Jurisdiction	diversity of citizenship
Jury Demand	Plaintiff demands jury
Demanded Amount	0
Termination Class Action	Missing
Procedural Progress	Missing
Nature Of Judgment	Missing
Judgement	missing
Arbitration On Termination	Missing
Office	1
Filing Date	2022-08-05
Termination Date	1900-01-01
Section	1332
Sub Section	FR
Status	Pending

Parties

Name	BROCKINGTON
Role	Plaintiff
Name	DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION
Role	Defendant

Circuit	Second Circuit
Origin	original proceeding
Jurisdiction	federal question
Jury Demand	Plaintiff demands jury
Demanded Amount	0
Termination Class Action	Missing
Procedural Progress	order entered
Nature Of Judgment	no monetary award
Judgement	defendant
Arbitration On Termination	Missing
Office	1
Filing Date	2017-12-21
Termination Date	2018-03-09
Section	1983
Sub Section	CV
Fee Status	FP
Status	Terminated

Parties

Name	RIVERA
Role	Plaintiff
Name	DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION
Role	Defendant

Circuit	Second Circuit
Origin	original proceeding
Jurisdiction	federal question
Jury Demand	Missing
Demanded Amount	0
Termination Class Action	Missing
Procedural Progress	no court action
Nature Of Judgment	Missing
Judgement	missing
Arbitration On Termination	Missing
Office	1
Filing Date	2005-10-04
Termination Date	2006-03-10
Date Issue Joined	2006-02-27
Section	0101
Status	Terminated

Parties

Name	CHARLES KOMAR & SONS, INC.
Role	Plaintiff
Name	DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION
Role	Defendant

Circuit	Second Circuit
Origin	original proceeding
Jurisdiction	diversity of citizenship
Jury Demand	Plaintiff demands jury
Demanded Amount	0
Termination Class Action	Missing
Procedural Progress	no court action
Nature Of Judgment	no monetary award
Judgement	missing
Arbitration On Termination	Missing
Office	5
Filing Date	2023-05-30
Termination Date	2023-12-14
Section	1332
Sub Section	FR
Status	Terminated

Parties

Name	WRIGHT
Role	Plaintiff
Name	DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION
Role	Defendant

Circuit	Second Circuit
Origin	removed (began in the state court, removed to the district court)
Jurisdiction	diversity of citizenship
Jury Demand	Neither plaintiff nor defendant demands jury
Demanded Amount	5000000
Termination Class Action	Missing
Procedural Progress	order decided
Nature Of Judgment	no monetary award
Judgement	missing
Arbitration On Termination	Missing
Office	1
Filing Date	2021-03-24
Termination Date	2021-11-04
Section	1332
Sub Section	CT
Status	Terminated

Parties

Name	VAZQUEZ
Role	Plaintiff
Name	DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION
Role	Defendant