Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100102 A Acetylene.
Inspection Nr: 1253679.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $5,387.00
Current Penalty: $3,770.90
Issuance Date: 12/12/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/03/2018
Emphasis:
Substance: 0070
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/03/2018 | $3,770.90 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/2017 | $5,387.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.102(a): The in-plant transfer, handling, storage, and utilization of acetylene in cylinders was not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet G-1-2009, which is incorporated by reference as specified in 29 CFR 1910.6: At the time of the acetylene fire on 7/27/2017, the employer did not comply with CGA G-1 2009 Section 6.2 "Never use wrenches or other tools for opening or closing cylinder valves except those provided by the valve or acetylene manufacturer." A battery powered portable drill was used to open cylinder valves on acetylene cylinders being prepped for requalification.
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