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Violation Detail

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:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
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.

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