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Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1601123.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,256.00
Current Penalty: $6,335.00
Issuance Date: 10/07/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 11/18/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/02/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/02/2022 | $6,335.00 | 11/18/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/07/2022 | $10,256.00 | 11/03/2022 | 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 noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one hour. a) Pre Assembly Area: Cylinders of acetylene and oxygen used for torch cutting were stored next to each other and not separated by a fire resistant barrier measuring at least five feet in height, on or about 6/09/22. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.