Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 I Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1253639.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $7,696.00
Current Penalty: $4,155.90
Issuance Date: 12/20/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/16/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/16/2018 | $4,155.90 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/20/2017 | $7,696.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire. On or about August 4, 2017: Employees working in the back work area of the facility were exposed to fire and explosion hazards where the oxygen cylinder and flammable propylene cylinders were stored together.