Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260350 B01 Gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1492286.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $4,096.00
Current Penalty: $4,096.00
Issuance Date: 03/10/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 03/26/2021
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/30/2021 | $4,096.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/10/2021 | $4,096.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.350(b)(1): Cylinders shall be kept far enough away from the actual welding or cutting operation so that sparks, hot slag, or flame will not reach them. When this is impractical, fire resistant shields shall be provided. a. 116 Lehigh Drive Fairfield, NJ, 07004 On or about 09/10/2020 compressed gas cylinders were kept approximately two feet away from active oxy-acetylene torch cutting operations, thereby exposing workers to fire, smoke inhalation and projectile hazards due to explosion.