Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1676793.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,813.00
Current Penalty: $4,687.80
Issuance Date: 08/15/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 13
Abatement Date: 09/13/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/12/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/12/2023 | $4,687.80 | 09/13/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/15/2023 | $7,813.00 | 09/13/2023 | 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 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 June 13, 2023, and times prior thereto, in the welding department, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when the oxy-acetylene cylinders in storage were not protected by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet high with a fire resistance rating of at least one-half hour.