Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1681538.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $24,556.00
Current Penalty: $16,131.00
Issuance Date: 11/28/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/19/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date: 12/26/2023
Final Order: 08/19/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/19/2024 | $16,131.00 | 09/19/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/08/2024 | $24,556.00 | 01/17/2024 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/28/2023 | $24,556.00 | 01/17/2024 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 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: Location: Walking-working surface between Northwest service bays. On or about June 15, 2023 an unsecured oxygen cylinder was stored in contact with two unsecured acetylene cylinders. The cylinders were located between two repair bays and exposed to vehicle and foot traffic from the interior and exterior of the building. The oxygen cylinder was also not equipped with a valve protection cap. Pep Boys was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1382020, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 30, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 2301 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06518.