Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100101 B Compressed gases (general requirements).
Inspection Nr: 1730877.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $15,211.00
Current Penalty: $15,211.00
Issuance Date: 08/22/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/18/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/17/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/22/2024 | $15,211.00 | 09/18/2024 | 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) Dollar General store at 288 S. Dupont Hwy. in Dover, DE 19901: On or about February 29, 2024, the employer placed a cylinder of helium sitting on the floor in the register area without any type of protection to prevent the cylinder from being knocked and/or falling over possibly striking the employee and/or damaging the valve causing the cylinder to discharge uncontrollably which would cause a projectile and struck by hazard.