workplace safety hazards
cmonforton | December 22, 2014They may have a green logo and they may have written environmental stewardship policies, but the work environment at Dollar Tree is dangerous. This month their employees may be wearing Christmas hats and jingle bells, but those will do little good protecting them from falling boxes and blocked fire exits.
Last week OSHA announced worker safety citations against Dollar Tree for repeated and willful violations at its store in New Castle, Delaware. The agency has proposed a $103,000 penalty, and noted:
“As of October 2014, OSHA has issued more than $800,000 in fines to Dollar Tree Stores for the…