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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1383463.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,789.00
Current Penalty: $2,273.40
Issuance Date: 07/09/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 08/02/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/13/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/13/2019 | $2,273.40 | 08/02/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/09/2019 | $3,789.00 | 08/02/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 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-half hour. (a) In the Metal Fabrication Area, one oxygen cylinder and one propane cylinder were stored together exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.