Dollar General Agrees to $12 Million Settlement with OSHA and Labor Department Over Safety Violations in 20,000 Stores

Jul 11, 2024, 08:16 PM

Dollar General has agreed to a comprehensive settlement with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Labor Department to address longstanding health and safety violations across its 20,000 stores. The company will pay $12 million in penalties and implement a series of safety improvements. These measures include significantly reducing store inventory to prevent hazards, creating new safety protocols, and potentially facing fines of $100,000 per day if future issues are not resolved within 48 hours. OSHA head Doug Parker expressed optimism about the settlement, stating it could lead to lasting changes and a genuine culture of safety at Dollar General.