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Standard Cited: 19100101 B Compressed gases (general requirements).
Inspection Nr: 1148953.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/13/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 435
Abatement Date: 07/21/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/03/2016
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/03/2016 | $5,000.00 | 07/21/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/13/2016 | $5,000.00 | 07/21/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, 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: Gas Storage Area, Wyman Gordon, 244 Worcester Street, Massachusetts; On May 20, 2016 the employer stored LP gas tanks along with oxygen tanks at the gas storage area. This violates Compressed Gas Association CGA P-1 section 3.3.3 which has been incorporated by reference in the 29 CFR 1910, stating that flammable gases should not be stored near oxidizing agents.