Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: Wet Lab: On or about February 28, 2022, a highly pressurized oxygen gas cylinder was chained to a table near samples that were prepared with corrosive chemicals before it was analyzed in fume hood 21V. Also, the pure oxygen cylinder, that had a rusty presentation at the valve and cylinder collar, was exposed to continuous dampness when it was stored under ventilation ducting, connected to fume hood 21V, that was leaking from the ceiling. Per 3.3.7 of the Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet, compressed gas cylinder valves that are exposed to corrosive chemicals present a danger if the valves become corroded. This damage may result in struck-by injuries from a highly pressurized compressed gas cylinder such as oxygen. Analytical procedures performed in Fume Hood 21V included an Ammonia/TKN Phenate Method that used a Category 1B corrosive ammonia solution and a Category 1A corrosive solution of sulfuric acid, which was diluted in the rotating distillation block that was also stored in the hood.