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Standard Cited: 19100101 B Compressed gases (general requirements).
Inspection Nr: 1664317.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $5,667.00
Issuance Date: 09/18/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/13/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 10/12/2023
Final Order: 03/01/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 03/01/2024 | $5,667.00 | 10/13/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/13/2023 | $15,625.00 | 10/13/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/18/2023 | $15,625.00 | 10/13/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR J910.253(b)(J)(iii):Compressed gas cylinders were not equipped with connections complying with the American National Standard Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections, ANSI B57.l-1965: a) Maintenance Garage - The employer stored two 100 pound oxygen cylinders next to one 50 pound and one 30 pound acetylene cylinders and approximately twelve feet from highly combustible oils such as a 300 gallon hydraulic fluid storage tank and a 500 gallon motor oil storage tank, both Category 1 Flammable, thus exposing employees to fire/explosion hazards. This condition was observed on or about April 19, 2023. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.