Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 E03 II C 3 Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1719356.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,839.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/02/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/02/2024
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/28/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 06/18/2024 | $6,000.00 | 08/02/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/28/2024 | $6,000.00 | 06/28/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/02/2024 | $4,839.00 | 05/29/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(3)(ii)(C)(3):Flashback protection was not provided by an approved device that would prevent flame from passing into the fuel gas system: a) Strobic Building - Employees are exposed to fire hazards in that the employer allows employees to operate the oxygen/acetylene torch set up without having a flashback arrestor in place. This condition was observed on or about January 4, 2024. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.