Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1321482.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $6,047.00
Current Penalty: $3,547.00
Issuance Date: 09/07/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/27/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/27/2018 | $3,547.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/07/2018 | $6,047.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour: a. On June 6, 2018, in the upper shop, full and empty oxygen cylinders were stored near full and empty fuel gas cylinders, exposing employees to a fire hazard.