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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1391066.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,282.00
Current Penalty: $5,569.20
Issuance Date: 08/20/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/03/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/19/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/19/2019 | $5,569.20 | 09/03/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/20/2019 | $9,282.00 | 09/03/2019 | 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 one-half hour. On or about April 3, 2019 at Stewart Construction, L.L.C, located at 1725 Destrehan Ave. Harvey, LA, the employer failed to ensure that oxygen and acetylene compressed gas cylinders were stored separately or separated by a fire resistant barrier to protect employees from the hazards of fire and explosion.