Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100101 B Compressed gases (general requirements).
Inspection Nr: 1057213.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $2,975.00
Issuance Date: 09/18/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 45
Abatement Date: 10/07/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/28/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/28/2015 | $2,975.00 | 10/07/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/18/2015 | $4,900.00 | 10/07/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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: On or about 4/20/2015 in the welding shop; where smoking is authorized in the shop areas; a. An employee was observed smoking within approximately 18 inches of stored Acetylene tanks. b. There are other flammable materials in the facility including but not limited to stored and in-use Oxygen tanks.