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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B02 IV Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1316367.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,068.00
Current Penalty: $3,887.00
Issuance Date: 06/01/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 06/13/2018
Gravity:
Report ID: 0523100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/25/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/25/2018 | $3,887.00 | 06/13/2018 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/01/2018 | $7,068.00 | 06/13/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use. a) On or about May 15, 2018, in the maintenance building, an argon tank that was not being used and was missing the valve protection cap, even though it was designed for one. Employees were exposed to gas and explosion hazards.