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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/ The employer is failing to keep portable fire extinguishers readily available. This was most recently documented on October 19, 2016 at a worksite located at 63 Prairie Drive, East Prairie, Missouri where the portable fire extinguisher located in the storage area (back area) was completely obstructed by materials such as "rolltainers" containing merchandise. Dollar General 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 1158861, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 08/24/16, with respect to a workplace located at 304 Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206. Dollar General 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 1105836, citation number 2, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 05/18/16, with respect to a workplace located at 34300 Ms-35, Vaiden, MS 39176. Dollar General 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 1077466, citation number 3, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 01/22/16, with respect to a workplace located at 2222 Texoma Parkway, Sherman, TX 75090.