Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1214555.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $7,967.00
Issuance Date: 08/28/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/15/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date: 09/26/2017
Final Order: 07/06/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/06/2018 | $7,967.00 | 09/15/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/10/2017 | $0.00 | 09/15/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/28/2017 | $0.00 | 09/15/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high: a) Outside Maintenance Shop - On or about 3/8/2017, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the employer stored oxygen cylinders next to the acetylene cylinders.