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Standard Cited: 19100101 B Compressed gases (general requirements).
Inspection Nr: 1539329.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,461.00
Current Penalty: $2,730.50
Issuance Date: 11/24/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 01/07/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/17/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/17/2021 | $2,730.50 | 01/07/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/24/2021 | $5,461.00 | 12/14/2021 | 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 tankcars, 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: a) "Main Street" road to Loading Rack / Unloading Rack: On or before 06/30/2021, and at times prior, employees working in the Mechanical/ Electrical area of the facility were not protected from potential struck-by and/or fire hazards, in that a cylinder containing oxygen was not properly stored. Employees who worked in the proximity to unchained oxygen cylinder were not protected should the cylinder rupture or fall and become a projectile.