Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 I Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1714263.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $4,436.50
Issuance Date: 05/29/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/18/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/18/2024 | $4,436.50 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/29/2024 | $8,873.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders shall not be stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near any other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire; or in an acetylene generator compartment. On or about December 5, 2023, with respect to an establishment located 616 N. Perkins St, Appleton, WI 54914, employees in the Rough Mill were exposed to potential fire and explosion hazards when cylinders of compressed Oxygen and cylinders of Acetylene were stored together.