Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B02 IV Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1175342.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/21/2017 4
Initial Penalty: $8,365.00
Current Penalty: $8,365.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date: 03/13/2017
Final Order: 09/04/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 09/04/2018 | $8,365.00 | 03/21/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/15/2017 | $8,365.00 | 03/21/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2017 | $8,365.00 | 03/21/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, are not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders are in use or connected for use: Employees in the fabrication shop were exposed to fire and struck-by hazards and the employer fails to ensure that the valves on the compressed gas cylinders are protected by valve protection caps. This violation was last observed on September 1, 2016. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all cylinders that are designed to accept valve protection caps are equipped with caps, except when they are in use. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.