Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B05 III B Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1238429.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $1,847.00
Current Penalty: $1,100.00
Issuance Date: 11/21/2017
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 12/11/2017
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/20/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 2150
Substance: X100
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/20/2017 | $1,100.00 | 12/11/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/21/2017 | $1,847.00 | 12/11/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(B): Cylinders were not handled carefully which could result in damage to the cylinder, valve or safety devices and cause leakage (a) Outside torch cutting area: The fuel gas regulator valve was damaged on a propane tank, in that the glass protective covering was broken away. This exposed employees to a fire hazard. (b) Outside torch cutting area: The fuel gas regulator valve was damaged on a propane tank, in that the glass protective covering was broken away. This exposed employees to a fire hazard. (c) Outside torch cutting area: The oxygen gas regulator valve was damaged on an oxygen tank, in that the glass protective covering was broken away. This exposed employees to a fire hazard.