Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B05 III B Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1227417.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 09/18/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $7,171.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/18/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 15
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/18/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/18/2017 | $4,000.00 | 09/18/2017 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/18/2017 | $7,171.00 | 09/18/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(B): Cylinders were not handled carefully which could result in damage to the cylinder, valve or safety devices and cause leakage: At the steel distribution and fabrication facility located at 2400 N.E. 36th Street, Fort Worth, Texas the employer did not ensure the acetylene and oxygen gauges were not damaged exposing plasma operator and plasma helper employees to fire hazards.