Dollar General In Settlement Talks Regarding Workplace Safety Violations: Report

Dollar General Corp DG is reportedly in settlement talks with federal regulators after being accused of violating workplace safety rules.
A spokesperson for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) said the "mandatory settlement proceedings" before the review commission would be done according to the rules, reported CNBC.
OSHA is part of the Department of Labor.
The report noted that the discount retailer had been accused of exposing workers to fire hazards, raising safety concerns.
"We regularly review and refine our safety programs, and reinforce them through training, ongoing communication, recognition and accountability," the report quoted Dollar General spokesperson.
"When we learn of situations where we have failed to live up to this commitment, we work to address the issue and ensure the company's expectations regarding safety are clearly communicated, understood and implemented."
Since 2017, OSHA's inspection of over 270 Dollar General stores has found more than 100 workplace safety violations.
Price Action: DG shares closed higher by 1.03% at $208.13 on Tuesday.