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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1098903.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 03/08/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 03/25/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/22/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/22/2016 | $2,100.00 | 03/25/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/08/2016 | $3,500.00 | 03/25/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 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. On or about 10/13/2015 in the Mechanical and Trailer Shops at 6575 Marshall Blvd in Lithonia, GA: Acetylene and oxygen cylinders were stored together in the following area. 1. Mechanical shop work area at the emergency exit and bay door there were two acetylene and two oxygen cylinders stored together. 2. Trailer shop managers office behind his desk there were four acetylene and five oxygen cylinders stored together.