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Standard Cited: 19100101 B Compressed gases (general requirements).
Inspection Nr: 1556615.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,431.00
Current Penalty: $12,431.00
Issuance Date: 04/04/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 05/19/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/29/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/29/2022 | $12,431.00 | 05/19/2022 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/04/2022 | $12,431.00 | 05/19/2022 | 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) Facility-wide: On or about 10/06/2021, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by and/or fire hazards, in that the employer failed to ensure that compressed gases, such as but not limited to, refrigerants: R-22, HFC-227, R-113, R-227 and R-218, etc. were properly stored. Employees who worked in the proximity to unsecured gas cylinders were not protected should the cylinders fall or be struck-by a powered industrial vehicle and become a projectile.