Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 I Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 662678.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/16/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,250.00
Issuance Date: 11/13/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/04/2012
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/04/2012 | $2,250.00 | 12/16/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2012 | $3,000.00 | 12/16/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were being stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near any other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire. a) Shop Area, Weatherford U.S. L.P., 134 Wickwire Way, Towanda, PA: On or about October 1, 2012, oxygen cylinders were stored directly adjacent to acetylene cylinders in the south corner of the building. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation.