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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1422749.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $63,613.00
Current Penalty: $29,155.50
Issuance Date: 02/05/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/17/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date: 03/09/2020
Final Order: 07/17/2020
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 07/17/2020 | $29,155.50 | 08/17/2020 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/30/2020 | $63,613.00 | 02/25/2020 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/05/2020 | $63,613.00 | 02/25/2020 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 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: (a) On or about 8/13/2019 - 4500 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, Battery Room, employees were exposed to, fire, explosion, and burn hazards because oxygen and acetylene cylinders were stored together. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1283530, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/10/18, with respect to a workplace located at 1050 Forbell Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11256.