Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1566975.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $5,987.00
Current Penalty: $2,993.50
Issuance Date: 03/17/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 17
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/11/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/11/2022 | $2,993.50 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/17/2022 | $5,987.00 | 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 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least 1 hour: a) Kanta Products Inc, South Maintenance Shop Door: On or about November 29, 2021 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while storing full acetylene and oxygen cylinders together without separating.