Dozens have died in Dollar General stores. Here’s what the company is doing to protect customers and staff

In a settlement with the Department of Labor, Dollar General agreed to pay a $12 million penalty and institute vital workplace safety protocols.

After the Department of Labor (DOL) launched multiple investigations into unsafe work conditions at Dollar General—including the blocking of emergency exits and the haphazard storage of merchandise—the American retailer has officially agreed to embrace a new safety protocol. As part of a settlement with the DOL, Dollar General will also pay a $12 million penalty for past violations.