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Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 866303.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/31/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 06/12/2013
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/10/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/10/2013 | $0.00 | 06/12/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/31/2013 | $0.00 | 06/12/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be 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 having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour. (a) Inside Mechanic's Shop at office complex, 47 County Road 261, Shubuta, MS 39360 - On or about February 12, 2013, employees working in an area south of the tire cage were exposed to fire and burns due to having two (2) full 4 feet 6 inch high oxygen cylinders being stored within 4.75-5.42 feet of one (1) 307 cu. ft. acetylene cylinder and being stored close to cardboard boxes.