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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1019647.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/30/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 03/02/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 25
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/13/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/13/2015 | $2,100.00 | 03/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/02/2015 | $3,500.00 | 03/30/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 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 non-combustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour: This violation occurred on January 21, 2015, and at times prior thereto, in the maintenance area, the employer stored oxygen cylinders next to flammable acetylene cylinders and other mixture cylinders exposing employees to fire hazards.