Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1247171.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/10/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $4,889.00
Current Penalty: $2,444.50
Issuance Date: 08/04/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/22/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/22/2017 | $2,444.50 | 08/10/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/04/2017 | $4,889.00 | 08/10/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least five (5) feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour: At 9832 Evergreen Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63123, specifically inside of the Maintenance Shop, two, full cylinders of oxygen were co-stored adjacent to one cylinder of acetylene and three of hydrogen. A noncombustible barrier was not provided. This violation was observed on 07/18/17.