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29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: a. In the front of the store near the registers - On or about November 8 and 12 November, 2021, the employer had left the helium valve open after finishing use of the cylinder for filling balloons, exposing employees to the release to a chemical hazard. b. In the front of the store near the registers - On or about November 8 and 12 November, 2021, the employer failed to ensure the cylinders were effectively supported to prevent the helium tanks from being knocked over, exposing employees to a struck by hazard. c. In the front of the store near the registers - On or about November 8 and 12 November, 2021, the employer failed to separate fully charged from empty cylinders in order to facilitate minimal handling, exposing employees to a struck by hazard. Dollar Tree was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.101(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1501569, citation number 3, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 3, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 1707 East Houston St. Cleveland, TX 77327. Dollar Tree was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.101(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1438186, citation number 3, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 16, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 4428 North Fwy. Houston, TX 77022. Dollar Tree was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.101(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1438186, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 30, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 3821 Nazareth Pike Bethlehem, PA 18020. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.