Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1641120.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,813.00
Current Penalty: $7,813.00
Issuance Date: 02/21/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 03/17/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/17/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/21/2023 | $7,813.00 | 03/17/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii):Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be 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 one-half hour. Employees engaged in maintenance activities at J F O'Neil Packing located at 3120 G Street, Omaha, NE 68107, were exposed explosion hazards in that oxygen and acetylene cylinders were being stored together.