Dollar General has 48 hours to make its stores safer or it will face big fines
What safety improvements will Dollar General implement?
Dollar General will implement various safety improvements, including hiring new safety managers, providing safety and health training to workers, developing a safety and health committee, and reducing merchandise levels in stores to prevent blocked fire exits3. The company must also correct any safety violations related to blocked exits or access to fire extinguishers and electrical panels within 48 hours, or face fines up to $500,000 per violation.
How much will Dollar General pay in penalties?
Dollar General will pay $12 million in penalties as part of a settlement with the Department of Labor over alleged safety violations at its stores. The company has agreed to improve safety protocols, hire more safety managers, provide safety and health training to workers, and reduce merchandise levels to prevent blocked fire exits3.