DLTR - Dollar General Reaches $12M Safety Settlement With US Regulators | Benzinga
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has reached a corporate-wide settlement with Dollar General Corp (NYSE:DG) and its retail subsidiaries to enhance workplace safety across all its stores.
This agreement requires Dollar General to prioritize worker safety by implementing substantial operational changes to improve accountability and compliance.
Dollar General has agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and introduce corporate-wide measures to prioritize employee safety.
These measures include establishing an expanded safety structure, hiring additional safety managers, and reducing inventory to prevent blocked exits and unsafe storage.
The company will also provide safety and health training to both leadership and non-managerial employees. Additionally, a safety and health committee will be developed to encourage employee participation in safety initiatives.
As part of the ...