Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1296823.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/25/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $3,298.00
Current Penalty: $2,308.66
Issuance Date: 05/01/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/16/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/16/2018 | $2,308.66 | 05/25/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/01/2018 | $3,298.00 | 05/25/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one hour: Employees engaged in cylinder handling and storage operations were exposed to fire hazards in that the oxygen cylinders were allowed to be stored on the opposite side of a steel barrier that was not properly constructed to provide a 1 hour fire rating.
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