Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

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) The Home Depot USA, Inc. Store #8201, located at 1-2 Donoe Road 4000, Saint Thomas, VI 00802: On or about Dec 14, 2023, the employer failed to ensure effective measures to prevent fire hazards in that, the fire extinguisher located near the emergency exit, was blocked by several wooden boxes with rebar rings, a shopping cart with miscellaneous items in it, and multiple cleaning items. NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).