Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1225248.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $5,975.25
Issuance Date: 10/11/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/03/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/03/2017 | $5,975.25 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/11/2017 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B 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. On or about 12 April 2017, and at times prior thereto, four employees working within the Welding Shop had placed cylinders of Acetylene next to cylinders of Oxygen while in storage, exposing the employees to fire, explosion and projectile hazards.