Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1464699.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $10,603.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/07/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/29/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/29/2020 | $8,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/07/2020 | $10,603.00 | 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: The employer is failing to ensure that employees are protected from explosion and fire hazards. This was most recently documented on or about February 20, 2020 in the maintenance shop of the Hiland Dairy plant located at 2901 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. Oxygen cylinders were stored next to acetylene cylinders in the plant's maintenance shop.