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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: (a): Eastern Section of Facility- A portable fire extinguisher was not readily accessible. Materials were placed in front of the fire extinguisher, obscuring its access, which could contribute to exacerbation of a fire, on or about June 3, 2021. There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item. (b): Eastern Section near Loading Dock - A portable fire extinguisher was not readily accessible. Access to the fire extinguisher was completely blocked by boxes of mail/packages. Materials were placed in front of the fire extinguisher, obscuring its access, which could contribute to exacerbation of a fire, on or about September 10, 2021. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d). U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1195213, citation number 1, item number 1a, and was affirmed as a final order on May 15, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 2950 Unity Drive, Houston, TX 77057.