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Standard Cited: 19100253 E03 II C 2 Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1558914.015
Citation: 01010A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/14/2022
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 05/03/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/04/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/04/2022 | $10,000.00 | 05/03/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/14/2022 | $14,502.00 | 05/03/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(3)(ii)(C)(2): Back flow protection was not provided by an approved device that would prevent oxygen from flowing into the fuel gas system or fuel from flowing into the oxygen system: On or about October 18, 2021, the employer did not ensure back flow protection was installed on the gas system. This condition exposed employees to death and/or 2nd and 3rd degree burns in the following instances: 1) Roll and Bearing Shop back flow protection was not provided, torches were found to be without safety devices. 2) Rolling Mill back flow protection was not provided, torches were found to be without safety devices. 3) Fabrication Shop back flow protection was not provided, torches were found to be without safety devices.