Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B02 IV Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1017207.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/24/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $1,600.00
Current Penalty: $1,440.00
Issuance Date: 06/29/2015
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/15/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/15/2015 | $1,440.00 | 07/24/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/29/2015 | $1,600.00 | 07/24/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use: a) Maintenance shop: On or about 03/16/2015 employees were exposed to potential struck by hazards due to valve protection caps not in place on 3 compressed gas cylinders in storage. The cylinders were used for welding purposes. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
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