Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B 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 twenty (20) feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least five (5) feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one (1) hour: The employer does not ensure oxygen cylinders in storage are being separated from acetylene cylinders, drums of oil, gasoline containers, and combustible materials such as wooden fencing and mulch a minimum distance of twenty (20) feet or by a noncombustible barrier at least five (5) feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one (1) hour. This violation was observed on or about May 30, 2019, in the maintenance area, exposing employees to fire hazards. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure oxygen cylinders in storage are separated from fuel-gas cylinders or highly combustible material (especially oil and grease), a minimum distance of twenty (20) feet or by a noncombustible barrier at least five (5) feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one (1) hour.