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Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 I Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 713878.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,550.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/26/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 12/06/2012
Final Order: 06/03/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/03/2013 | $7,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/17/2012 | $2,550.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/26/2012 | $2,550.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 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. a. In the maintenance department where welding and cutting was performed for maintenance, there was an acetalene cylinder stored beside a oxygen cylinder thereby exposing employees to a contact hazard.