Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 849104.015
Citation: 01005D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,970.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/26/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/25/2013
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 08/15/2013
Final Order: 06/05/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/05/2014 | $0.00 | 08/25/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/19/2013 | $2,970.00 | 08/25/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/26/2013 | $2,970.00 | 08/25/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005D 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: At the facility, in the yard gas cylinder storage area: On January 26, 2013, oxygen and acetylene cylinders were stored together, exposing employees to a fire and explosion hazard.