Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1451805.015
Citation: 01004C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,446.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/12/2020
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 03/03/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/10/2020
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/10/2020 | $0.00 | 03/03/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/12/2020 | $9,446.00 | 03/03/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004C 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. a) On or about 12/18/2019 the employer did not ensure that oxygen cylinders were separated from fuel-gas cylinders such as but not limited to: acetylene cylinders exposing employees to struck by hazards. b) On or about 12/18/2019 the employer did not ensure that compressed gas cylinders were secured from being knocked over exposing employees to struck by hazards.