Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100101 B Compressed gases (general requirements).
Inspection Nr: 1608663.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $6,215.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/04/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/23/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/23/2023 | $4,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/04/2023 | $6,215.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: (a) 2100 South Fwy Rd, Pueblo, CO 81004 (EVRAZ): On or about July 15, 2022: employees were exposed to struck by hazards in the welding area of Steelmaking. The employer failed to ensure gas cylinders were securely and safely stored. There was a freestanding gas cylinder (oxygen) that was not securely fastened to avoid possibly knocking it over and turning the cylinder into a dangerous propelled object.