Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 I Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1569638.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $10,151.00
Current Penalty: $10,151.00
Issuance Date: 06/17/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/13/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/17/2022 | $10,151.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders shall not be stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near any other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire; or in an acetylene generator compartment: a. 1900 South Ave., Staten Island, NY The employer did not ensure that oxygen cylinders were not stored near other highly combustible materials. Employees engaged in heavy equipment maintenance stored oxygen cylinders alongside acetylene cylinders and other petroleum products inside the bulk storage container. Violation observed on or about December 21, 2021