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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1230568.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $11,408.00
Current Penalty: $8,519.40
Issuance Date: 09/18/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/22/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/11/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/11/2017 | $8,519.40 | 09/22/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/18/2017 | $11,408.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not 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. On or about May 5, 2017 in the maintenance area, employees were exposed to a fire/explosion hazard, when oxygen and acetylene compressed gas cylinders were stored together next to a water heater.