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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1283530.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,911.00
Current Penalty: $4,838.00
Issuance Date: 06/12/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 06/29/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 07/13/2018
Final Order: 12/10/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/10/2018 | $4,838.00 | 06/29/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/13/2018 | $6,911.00 | 06/29/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/12/2018 | $6,911.00 | 06/29/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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 having a fire-resistance rating of at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour: (a) On or about 12/15/2017 at the U.S. Postal Service's Vehicle Maintenance Facility at 1050 Forbell Ave, employees doing body work on postal vehicles were exposed to fire hazards because the employer had not ensured that oxygen cylinders were stored separately from acetylene cylinders.