Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1345312.015
Citation: 01014B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/29/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 12/10/2018
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/26/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/26/2018 | $0.00 | 12/10/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/29/2018 | $0.00 | 12/10/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be 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 September 10, 2018, the fuel gas (acetylene) and the oxygen gas bottles in storage next to the lab entrance and part washers area, were stored together in the compressed gas bottle rack and not separated as required.