Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100102 A Acetylene.
Inspection Nr: 1378704.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $9,472.00
Current Penalty: $5,700.00
Issuance Date: 08/06/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/19/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/19/2019 | $5,700.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/06/2019 | $9,472.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.102(a): In-plant transfer, handling, storage, and/or use of acetylene in cylinders did not comply with the provisions of CGA Pamphlet G-1-2009 ("Acetylene"): On or about 2/14/2019, workers walking in and around the storage area were exposed to smoke inhalation and thermal burn hazards where the unsecured acetylene cylinder was stored without a valve cap.