Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1267376.015
Citation: 01003C
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/02/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/18/2018
Gravity:
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/27/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0070
Substance: X100
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/27/2018 | $0.00 | 04/18/2018 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/02/2018 | $0.00 | 03/14/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003C 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: At this grain facility, employees used compressed oxygen and fuel gas cylinders for welding and torching, and the compressed gas cylinders were not separated when not in use. This exposed employees to fire hazards.