In Pawtucket and East Providence, Dollar Tree faces major OSHA fines

Dollar Tree Inc. faces $770,136 in fines for safety violations at stores in East Providence and Pawtucket that "exposed employees to serious risks ...

April 27, 2023
11:30 AM

Dollar Tree Inc. faces $770,136 in fines for safety violations at stores in East Providence and Pawtucket that "exposed employees to serious risks and injuries," according to the U.S. Department of Labor . Responding to complaints about unsafe conditions at the stores, the Labor Department said inspectors found violations of the department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. In Pawtucket, OSHA inspectors found large piles of materials blocking access to emergency exits, with one exit completely blocked, according to the Department of Labor.

Jack Perry