Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1428747.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,525.00
Current Penalty: $6,820.00
Issuance Date: 12/02/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 12/26/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/11/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/11/2019 | $6,820.00 | 12/26/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/02/2019 | $8,525.00 | 12/26/2019 | 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: The employer is failing to protect employees from fire and explosive hazards associated with improper compressed gas storage. This was most recently observed at 10330 I St, Omaha, Nebraska on September 5, 2019, when a full oxygen tank was stored next to a full acetylene tank in the maintenance department.
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