Dollar General has agreed to pay $12 million in fines for endangering employees' safety in its stores. The discount retailer, with nearly 20,000 locations in the U.S., must also improve safety measures as part of the settlement with the Labor Department. This includes reducing store inventory, hiring safety managers, providing training, and establishing safety committees. The company must address safety violations promptly to avoid hefty fines. The assistant secretary of labor praised the settlement as a step towards prioritizing worker safety. Dollar General, which previously faced millions in fines for safety violations, aims to create a safer work environment for its employees and customers. Recent incidents, including violent crimes in stores, underscore the importance of ensuring safety at Dollar General locations.