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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) On or about 09/06/2017 - Near the entrance to the receiving/stockroom, a portable fire extinguisher was not readily accessible in that it was not mounted and was in a corner blocked by merchandise exposing employees to fire hazards. (b) On or about 09/06/2017 - Near the entrance to the receiving/stockroom, a portable fire extinguisher was blocked by a box of merchandise placed in front of it exposing employees to fire hazards. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a repeat 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 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 01/22/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 2222 Texoma Parkway, Sherman, TX 75090. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a repeat 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 989056, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/25/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 2200 Highway 49, Brooklyn, MS 39425.