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Standard Cited: 19100101 B Compressed gases (general requirements).
Inspection Nr: 976792.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 11/13/2014
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 25
Abatement Date: 12/03/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/03/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/03/2014 | $4,900.00 | 12/03/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2014 | $7,000.00 | 12/03/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: On or about 5/14/14 at 200 McIntyre Drive, Hartwell, GA, in the cylinder storage area on the pad: a. powered industrial trucks are driven within approximately three feet of stored full cylinders of compressed oxygen, argon, acetylene, and empty cylinders of oxygen and argon, to perform propane tank changes and fillings on a daily basis. The compressed gas cylinders are not protected from damage. b. an empty argon cylinder was stored without a cap.