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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. On or about April 16, 2014, and times prior thereto, in the stockroom/receiving area, the fire extinguisher located at the rear exit door was blocked by stacked boxes exposing employees to fire and smoke hazards. The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Providence Area Office for a serious 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 951336, citation number 1, item number 002, issued on December 19,2013 and was affirmed as a final order on January 16, 2014, with a final abatement date of December 24, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 1400 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, RI. 02920. The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Hasbrouck Heights Area Office for a serious 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 920433, citation number 1, item number 001, and was affirmed as a final order on August 28, 2013, with a final abatement date of July 17, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 1053 Bloomfield Ave Clifton, NJ 07013. The Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited by the Aurora Area Office for a other than-serious 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 92089, citation number 2, item number 001, issued on October 05, 2011 and was affirmed as a final order on October 31, 2011, with a final abatement date of October 11, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 1762 N. Richmond Road, McHenry, IL. 60051.