Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 I Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1678068.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/04/2024 2
Initial Penalty: $8,036.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/14/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 25
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date: 01/10/2024
Final Order: 08/12/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/12/2024 | $5,000.00 | 01/04/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/16/2024 | $8,036.00 | 01/04/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/14/2023 | $8,036.00 | 01/04/2024 | 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; or in an acetylene generator compartment: a) Maintenance Area: Employees were exposed to fire hazards due to cylinders containing acetylene and oxygen being stored together, on or about June 19, 2023. Abatement certification required.