Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260350 A08 Gas welding and cutting.
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Inspection Nr: 1167526.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/22/2017 7
Initial Penalty: $6,338.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/02/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 03/03/2017
Final Order: 05/16/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/16/2018 | $0.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/09/2017 | $6,338.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/02/2017 | $6,338.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(8): When work is finished, when cylinders are empty, or when cylinders are moved at any time, the cylinder valve shall be closed. a. On or about August 4, August 9, and August 11, 2016 located throughout the former Columbus Municipal Light Plant, employees left propane bottle valves open after cutting and burning work had been completed, thereby increasing the risk of fire and explosion.