OSHA: Dollar Tree exposed workers to 'serious physical harm'

The $32,000 penalty was issued due to violations at a Wilsonville store, which came after previous citations at other Oregon locations.

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Wednesday it has fined Dollar Tree Stores Inc. $32,000 for repeatedly exposing employees to potential serious injury.

The violation was reported at the the chain’s Wilsonville store at 29756 Town Center Loop West. 

The potential for serious injury was from unsecured materials falling, tripping and falling in cramped aisles and inaccessible fire extinguishers and emergency exits, the Oregon Department of Consumer & Business Services said in a news release.

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