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Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 903099.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $3,400.00
Current Penalty: $2,380.00
Issuance Date: 07/05/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity:
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/23/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/23/2013 | $2,380.00 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/05/2013 | $3,400.00 | 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) WELDING SHOP, BACK WALL: Employees were engaged in work and break time activities near the oxygen fuel tank storage area where a metal can containing gasoline was stored within 3' of the oxygen tanks. The oxygen tanks stored against the shop back wall were not isolated from employee exposure by any noncombustible barrier, as observed on 4/30/13.