Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1577464.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $3,263.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/26/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/19/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/19/2022 | $2,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/26/2022 | $3,263.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 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 resistant rating of at least one-half hour. a) Warehouse Floor- On or about February 10, 2022, employees were exposed to fire hazards in that oxygen and acetylene tanks were not stored a minimum distance of 20 feet apart.