Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 I Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1275670.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,696.00
Current Penalty: $4,267.00
Issuance Date: 03/01/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/29/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/28/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/28/2018 | $4,267.00 | 03/29/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/01/2018 | $3,696.00 | 03/29/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire. The employer failed to ensure oxygen cylinders were stored separately and away from acetylene and other combustible materials, exposing employees to explosion or fire hazards.