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Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1639786.015
Citation: 01007B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/13/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/22/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/27/2023
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/27/2023 | $0.00 | 03/13/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/22/2023 | $0.00 | 03/13/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007B 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 half hour: a) Between main shop and tire side building; On or about December 14, 2022, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work in the same area where oxygen cylinders and fuel gas (acetylene and propane) cylinders were stored together without a barrier or separation distance as required by the standard.