Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100101 B Compressed gases (general requirements).
Inspection Nr: 1012281.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,600.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/22/2015
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 06/09/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 06/12/2015
Final Order: 09/15/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/15/2015 | $5,000.00 | 06/09/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/25/2015 | $6,600.00 | 06/09/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/22/2015 | $6,600.00 | 06/09/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in 29CFR 1910.6: The employer does not ensure that stored, compressed gas cylinders are compressed gas cylinders were stored in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965. This violation was observed on or about November 25, 2014 when compressed gas cylinders were not secured or provided with protective caps in the assembly area, structures area and throughout the facility. Employees were exposed to fire, explosion and struck by hazards: Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure compressed gas cylinders are stored in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965