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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100101 B Compressed gases (general requirements).
Inspection Nr: 1107207.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $3,520.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/09/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date: 07/06/2020
Final Order: 07/06/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/06/2020 | $3,520.00 | Repeat | ||
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/06/2020 | $1,000.00 | Repeat | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/09/2016 | $3,520.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: PRODUCTION AREA NEAR LOADING DOCK DOOR: A) On or about November 19, 2015, a compressed gas cylinder containing Freon 5034 was not secured and therefore was at risk of being struck by or knocked over by fork trucks and/or metal chutes/tubes or compactors that were manufactured on site (REF: CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965, Section 3.3.8). B) On or about January 6, 2016, a compressed gas cylinder containing carbon dioxide was not secured and therefore was at risk of being struck or knocked over by fork trucks and/or metal chutes/tubes or compactors manufactured on site and being shipped out to customers (REF: CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965, Section 3.3.8). The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 984505, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on February 4, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 607 Bantam Road, Bantam, CT.