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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 109780908
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/17/1993
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/22/1993
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 10/04/1993
Final Order: 09/01/1994
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/01/1994 | $2,500.00 | 09/22/1993 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/17/1993 | $2,500.00 | 09/22/1993 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: EXPLOSION
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: In that: On or about June 11, 1993, employees were exposed to the hazard of a flash fire explosion while replacing leaking flange gaskets on bulk gaseous oxygen storage cylinders. Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to implement proper maintenance procedures: (a) When an oxygen cylinder is emptied completely and loses its positive pressure, there should be the means and procedure to apply a vacuum or purging to prevent contamination. Re: CGA-G-4 (1987) Par 4.4.14, CGA-G-4.4 (1980) Par 3.5.5, CGA P-2.5 (1992) Par 4.7.1.1. (b) Lines shall be pressurized slowly to minimize temperature rise. Re: CGA 4.4 (1980) Par 3.2.1. (c) All testing of new modified or dismantled piping should be done with oil-free dry air or nitrogen for the entire system. Re: CGA-G-4 (1980) Par 3.5.5 & 5.1