Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260350 A09 Gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 98501.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/28/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/31/2011
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/21/2011
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/21/2011 | $2,000.00 | 10/31/2011 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/28/2011 | $3,500.00 | 10/31/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(9): Compressed gas cylinders were not secured in an upright position at all times: Note: This paragraph does not apply to short periods of time while cylinders are being hoisted or carried. On or about 08/26/11 during excavation activities, the employer did not ensure that a compressed gas cylinder that was being used for cutting a pipe was secured in an upright position.