Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 E03 II C 3 Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1558914.015
Citation: 01010B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
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 | $0.00 | 05/03/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/14/2022 | $0.00 | 05/03/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(3)(ii)(C)(3): Flashback protection was not provided by an approved device that would prevent flame from passing into the fuel gas system: On or about October 18, 2021, the employer did not ensure flashback protection was installed on the gas system. This condition exposed employees to death or 2nd and 3rd degree burns in the following instances: 1) Roll and Bearing Shop flashback protection was not provided, torches were found to be without safety devices. 2) Rolling Mill flashback protection was not provided, torches were found to be without safety devices. 3) Fabrication Shop flashback protection was not provided, torches were found to be without safety devices.