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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100252 C02 I General requirements.

Inspection Nr: 1591176.015

Citation: 01005

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 09/26/2022 2

Initial Penalty: $10,151.00

Current Penalty: $8,500.00

Issuance Date: 08/30/2022

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 13

Related Event Code (REC): A

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0625400

Contest Date:

Final Order: 09/26/2022

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	09/26/2022	$8,500.00	09/26/2022	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	08/30/2022	$10,151.00	09/26/2022	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.252(c)(2)(i):Mechanical ventilation was not provided when welding or cutting was done on metals not covered in 29 CFR 1910.252(c)(5) through 29 CFR 1910.252 (c)(12): On or about April 19, 2022, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide sufficient, and ensure the use of mechanical ventilation by each employee, when performing TIG welding operations inside Titanium pipes using argon gas to create an inert atmosphere. Thus, exposing employees to inhalation hazards.

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