Dollar General Agrees to Improve Worker Safety

Dollar General faces potential fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration unless it improves worker safety in its stores within 48 hours, following a history of safety violations and a $12 million fine. The company must address issues like blocked emergency exits and hazardous electrical practices. Dollar General agreed to hire safety managers, provide training, and reduce merchandise levels to enhance safety, potentially facing fines up to $500,000 per violation. This settlement aims to ensure workers' well-being and prevent dangerous working conditions in Dollar General stores, highlighting concerns over low-wage employees' safety in discount retail chains.