Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 A03 II General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1488272.015
Citation: 01007D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/27/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/16/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/11/2020
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/11/2020 | $0.00 | 11/27/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/16/2020 | $0.00 | 11/27/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007D Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(ii): Venting and purging. All hollow spaces, cavities or containers shall be vented to permit the escape of air or gases before preheating, cutting or welding. Purging with inert gas is recommended. a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure that the adjacent dead air space was effectively vented to permit the escape of explosive vapors, thereby exposing the welder to a crushed by hazard.