Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 496178.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/21/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/30/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/25/2012
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/30/2012 | $0.00 | 09/21/2012 | 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 noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least Maintenance Shop, West Wall - On or about July 11, 2012 employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while working in the shop and they were not protected by a 20 foot separation between stored oxygen cylinders and an acetylene cylinder or by a 30 minute fire barrier between the cylinders.