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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
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Inspection Nr: 1489882.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/19/2020
Initial Penalty: $9,639.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/23/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/17/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/17/2020 | $0.00 | 11/19/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/23/2020 | $9,639.00 | 11/19/2020 | 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 one-half hour: Employees engaged in maintenance activities were exposed to fire hazards in that oxygen and propane cylinders were found to be stored approximately 2 feet from each other and were not separated by a 1/2 hour, 5 foot tall fire rated wall.