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Standard Cited: 19100101 B Compressed gases (general requirements).
Inspection Nr: 1532409.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $8,071.80
Issuance Date: 11/12/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 12/02/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/03/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/03/2022 | $8,071.80 | 12/02/2021 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/12/2021 | $13,653.00 | 12/02/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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) Near Exit to Employee Parking and Stairs to roof and bagging Equipment: On or about 05/19/2021, and at times prior, employees going to and from the facility, as well as servicing the equipment on the roof, were not protected from potential struck-by and/or fire hazards, in that cylinders containing (compressed) oxygen, an argon/carbon dioxide mix, and acetylene was not properly stored. Employees who worked in the proximity to unchained cylinders were not protected should the cylinder rupture or fall and become a projectile.