Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:

29 CFR 1915.503(b)(2)(iv): The employer did not make sure that all disconnected fuel gas and oxygen hose lines were rolled back to the supply manifold or to open air to disconnect the torch, or extended fuel gas and oxygen hose lines were not reconnected at the supply manifold unless the lines were given a positive means of identification when they were first connected and the lines were tested using a drop test or other positive means to ensure the integrity of fuel gas and oxygen burning system: (a) William E. Strait - During the period January 17, 2018 through January 19, 2018 employee disconnected torch from oxygen/propylene gas hose lines in enclosed space and left the gas lines in the enclosed space below the deck locker and the end of shift. On January 19, 2018 the oxygen and propylene for the hose lines was discovered turned on without a torch attached to the line.