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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1192347.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,149.00
Current Penalty: $2,444.70
Issuance Date: 02/27/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/16/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/23/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/23/2017 | $2,444.70 | 03/16/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2017 | $8,149.00 | 03/16/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be 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. The employer is failing to protect employees from fire and explosion hazards. This was most recently documented 11/17/16 at the establishment located at 15 SW. 40 Ave in Great Bend KS., where an oxygen cylinder is stored approximately 30 inches from an acetylene cylinder near the boiler room.