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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1316244.015
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/19/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 24
Abatement Date: 11/15/2019
Gravity:
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 11/06/2018
Final Order: 12/05/2019
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/05/2019 | $0.00 | 11/15/2019 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/09/2018 | $9,054.00 | 10/16/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/19/2018 | $9,054.00 | 10/16/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B 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. Employee(s) engaged in cutting / welding metal with welding equipment in the Track Cutting Bay located at 16000 W. 108th Street, Lenexa, Kansas were exposed to fire / burn hazards due to oxygen and liquefied petroleum gas cylinders being stored together. Several oxygen and liquefied petroleum gas cylinders were chained together in different areas inside the Track Cutting Bay.