Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19150055 A01 Gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1050814.015
Citation: 01005B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/28/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 80
Abatement Date: 09/29/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0523100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/19/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/19/2015 | $0.00 | 09/29/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/28/2015 | $4,500.00 | 09/29/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B Hazard:
29 CFR 1915.55(a)(1): Valve protection caps on gas Welding and cutting cylinders were not in place or secure: (a) On or about March 31, 2015, in the fabrication shop, the employer did not ensure that employees were not exposed to an unprotected propylene tank in that the protective cap was missing. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.