Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100101 B Compressed gases (general requirements).
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1548015.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,748.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/25/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/28/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/22/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/22/2022 | $0.00 | 02/28/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/25/2022 | $7,748.00 | 02/28/2022 | 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) Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC at 17850 E 32nd Place in Aurora, Colorado: On or before August 18, 2021, the employer did not ensure that a compressed gas cylinder of argon/carbon dioxide was stored with a valve protection cap in place. This condition exposed employees to a projectile hazard.