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Standard Cited: 19100253 B05 III I Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 668198.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/05/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,125.00
Issuance Date: 02/19/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/06/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/06/2013 | $2,125.00 | 04/05/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/19/2013 | $4,000.00 | 04/05/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(I): Fuel-gas was used from cylinders through torches or other devices equipped with shutoff valves without reducing the pressure through a suitable regulator attached to the cylinder valve or manifold: a. On or about October 1, 2012, in the maintenance shed near the asphalt manufacturing area, the oxygen manifold on the cylinder had a broken oxygen pressure gauge, exposing employees to explosive hazards. b. On or about October 1, 2012, on the maintenance truck in the rail aggregate yard, the acetylene gauge manifold had broken gauges, exposing employees to explosive hazards. OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE: OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were using damaged oxygen/acetylene gauge manifolds, exposing themselves to explosive hazards: a. On or about October 1, 2012, in the maintenance shed near the asphalt manufacturing area, the oxygen manifold on the cylinder had a broken oxygen pressure gauge, exposing employees to explosive hazards. b. On or about October 1, 2012, on the maintenance truck in the rail aggregate yard, the acetylene gauge manifold had broken gauges, exposing employees to explosive hazards. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard is to follow: ANSI Z49.1-1973, Safety in Welding and Cutting, 1. Scope, 1.3 Equipment. Oxy-Fuel gas and electric welding, cutting, and heating equipment shall be kept in working condition, inspected as necessary to be sure it can be kept in working condition, when found to be defective (incapable of reliable operation) shall be promptly repaired by qualified personal or withdrawn from service. Or Manufacturer Victor Single and Two Stage Regulators, Safety and Operating Instructions page 3-8, WARNING: DO NOT attach or use the regulator if oil, grease, flammable substances or damage is present! Have a qualified repair technician clean the regulator or repair any damage.