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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B02 IV Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1669173.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,358.00
Current Penalty: $3,200.00
Issuance Date: 08/29/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/05/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/21/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/21/2023 | $3,200.00 | 10/05/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/29/2023 | $5,358.00 | 09/18/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use: On or about May 10, 2023, in the welding area, valve protection caps were not utilized on compressed gas cylinders, exposing employees to stuck-by and fire hazards in the following instances: 1) Welding area: An oxygen tank was left unsecured and was missing a valve protection cap. 2) Welding area: An unknown compressed gas cylinder (missing identification markings) was left unsecured and was missing a valve protection cap.