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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1358425.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,467.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/10/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 85
Abatement Date: 01/09/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/03/2019
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/03/2019 | $5,000.00 | 01/09/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/10/2018 | $6,467.00 | 01/09/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 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 non-combustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour: In the manufacturing area of the facility, the employer had oxygen cylinders stored with flammable acetylene cylinders and other mixture cylinders exposing employees to fire hazards.