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Standard Cited: 19100253 B02 IV Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 312602147
Citation: 03004
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty:
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 09/30/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 12/31/2009
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0627400
Contest Date: 10/23/2009
Final Order: 04/16/2010
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 04/16/2010 | 12/31/2009 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/30/2009 | 10/14/2009 | Other |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 004 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, handtight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use: ALON USA, LP, 200 Refinery Road, Big Spring, TX. The employer does not ensure valve protection caps were in place on compressed gas cylinders. This violation was observed on or about April 15, 2009 in the following instance: The employer does not ensure that compressed gas cylinders stored in the DHT Warehouse were protected by caps / valve protective device. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure valve protection caps, where cylinders are designed to accept caps, are always in place, handtight, except when cylinders are in use or connected for use.