Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1622439.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $98,219.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/01/2023
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 03/13/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 03/09/2023
Final Order: 09/11/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/11/2024 | $0.00 | 03/13/2023 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/09/2023 | $98,219.00 | 03/13/2023 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/01/2023 | $98,219.00 | 03/13/2023 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury. The employer does not ensure that ensure employees are protected from potential injuries from fires when the portable fire extinguishers are blocked or not mounted. (a) On or about September 20, 2022, the fire extinguisher at the entrance to the stock room from the store was blocked behind the open door. (b) On or about November 21, 2022, there was a second fire extinguisher sitting on the floor, not mounted, by the entrance to the stock room from the store that was blocked by two full trash cans and some empty shopping baskets. (c) On or about November 21, 2022, the fire extinguisher by the entrance to the stock room from the store was blocked by two full trash cans and some empty shopping baskets. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name DG Retail, LLC, dba Dollar General for a REPEAT violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard, 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1555839, citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on March 30, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 1748 US Route 1, Sullivan, ME 04664. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name DG Retail, LLC, dba Dollar General for a REPEAT violation of this Occupational Safety and Health 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 June 8, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 1111 N. Cole Street, Bushnell, IL 61422. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited under the name Dolgencorp, LLC, dba Dollar General Store #8701 for a REPEAT violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard, 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1263006, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on March 14, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 19055 US Highway 31, Vinemont, AL 35179.