Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(4)(ii): In order to eliminate the possibility of gas escaping through leaks or improperly closed valves, when gas welding or cutting, the torch valves were not closed and the gas supply to the torch positively shut off at some point outside the confined area whenever the torch was not to be used for a substantial period of time, such as during lunch hour or overnight. Where practicable, the torch and hose were not removed from the confined space. a. Buckeye Ready-Mix, LLC located in Marion, Ohio: On or about February 28, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees performing oxy-acetylene torching in conjoined aggregate bins #2 and #5 removed the torches from the bins when employees were out of the bins for a substantial period of time. b. Buckeye Ready-Mix, LLC located in Marion, Ohio: On or about February 28, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees performing oxy-acetylene torching in conjoined aggregate bins #3 and #4 removed the torches from the bins when employees were out of the bins for a substantial period of time.