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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) In the receiving area of the store at 3618 Highway 138 SE, Stockbridge, GA: On or about November 27, 2023, a fire extinguisher was blocked by items such as boxes and poles. In the event of an emergency, the fire extinguisher would not have been readily accessible to employees. The Kroger Company, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1662000, citation number 1, item number 3, and was affirmed as a final order on 10-10-2023, with respect to a workplace located at 9919 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042.