Dollar General Faces $12M Fine and Mandate for Safety Overhaul

Settlement with OSHA requires immediate safety improvements and imposes strict penalties for future violations.

Dollar General must correct safety hazards within 48 hours or face fines up to $500,000.
The company will hire additional safety managers and reduce inventory to prevent blocked exits.
A new safety and health committee will be established with employee participation.
Annual unannounced audits by independent consultants will ensure compliance.
Dollar General has been cited for over $21 million in safety violations since 2017.