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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) Fire Extinguisher By Rear Exit Door - The employer did not ensure fire extinguishers were readily accessible in the event of an emergency. The fire extinguisher was blocked by carts containing cardboard and other products. Employees working within the store were exposed to potential fire hazards. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a repeat violation of the same occupational safety and health standard and hazard of 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection # 1057045, Citation # 2, Item #2 and was affirmed as final order on 11/5/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 6010 New Hartford Street, Store# 6125, Wolcott, NY 14590. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a repeat violation of the same occupational safety and health standard and hazard of 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection # 1003589, Citation # 1, Item #2(a) and was affirmed as final order on 01/16/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 6010 New Hartford Street, Store# 6125, Wolcott, NY 14590. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a repeat violation of the same occupational safety and health standard and hazard of 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection # 985177, Citation # 2, Item # 1 and was affirmed as final order on 07/30/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 2297 Curryville Road, Martinsburg, PA 16662.