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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 XIII A General requirements.
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Inspection Nr: 1772444.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $14,895.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/14/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 03/17/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/07/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/07/2025 | $0.00 | 03/17/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/14/2025 | $14,895.00 | 03/17/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii)(A): The employer did not recognize its responsibility for the safe usage of cutting or welding equipment, based on fire potentials of plant facilities, and establish areas for cutting and welding, and procedures for cutting and welding, in other areas. a) In the shop: On or about August 28, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to burn hazards, in that use of an acetylene torch was permitted in an area with no designation as a safe area for that type of work. The employer did not provide a work permit or instructions to establish an area as safe for hot work.