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 tank cars, 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 Sec. 1910.6. On or about May 7, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the in-plant handling and storage of all compressed gases in portable tanks were in accordance with the Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965 including, but not limited to the following instances: a. The employer did not ensure all employees handling compressed gases are aware that Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) Regulations govern the conditions under which a container may be transported, exposing employees to the hazard of fire and/or explosion. b. The employer did not ensure the removable cap provided for valve protection are kept on cylinders at all times when moving, exposing employees to the hazard of fire and/or explosion. c. The employer did not ensure employees firmly secured cylinders while transporting and unloading, exposing employees to the hazard of fire and/or explosion. d. The employer did not ensure storage rooms were well ventilated, exposing employees to the hazard of fire and/or explosion. e. The employer did not ensure the caps provided for valve protection are kept on cylinders in storage, exposing employees to the hazard of fire and/or explosion. f. The employer did not ensure compressed gases are handled only by experienced and properly instructed persons, exposing employees to the hazard of fire and/or explosion. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazards identified in instance (a) through (f) above, is to implement the requirement of Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965 standard for the Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers; including but not limited to the following: (a.) Ensure all employees handling compressed gases are aware that Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) Regulations govern the conditions under which a container may be transported (reference CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965 Section 2.7.e). b.) Ensure the removable cap provided for valve protection are kept on cylinders at all times when moving (reference CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965 Section 3.2.1). c.) Ensure employees firmly secured cylinders while transporting and unloading (reference CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965 Section 3.2.6). d.) Ensure storage rooms were well ventilated (reference CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965 Section 3.3.5). e.) Ensure the caps provided for valve protection are kept on cylinders in storage (reference CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965 Section 3.3.8). f.) Ensure compressed gases are handled only by experienced and properly instructed persons (reference CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965 Section 3.4.1). Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with this standard, including describing the actions it is taking to establish, communicate, and implement written procedures to prevent the improper handling of compressed gas containers.