Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B02 II Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
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Inspection Nr: 1372777.015
Citation: 01015
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,127.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/10/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 07/25/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/30/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/30/2019 | $0.00 | 07/25/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/10/2019 | $13,127.00 | 07/25/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 015 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Cylinders were not stored at least 20 feet from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior: The employer does not ensure compress gas cylinders of propylene are stored at least 20 feet away from 55 gallon barrels of oil. This violation was observed on or about January 16, 2019, at the facility, cylinders of propylene were stored within 10 feet of barrels of hydraulic and motor oil, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure compress gas cylinders of propylene are stored at least 20 feet away from oil or excelsior.