Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B02 II Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 985781.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/26/2014 3
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,100.00
Issuance Date: 10/24/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/10/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/10/2014 | $1,100.00 | 12/26/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/24/2014 | $2,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders shall be stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 (6.1 m) feet from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior. Cylinders should be stored in definitely assigned places away from elevators, stairs, or gangways. Assigned storage spaces shall be located where cylinders will not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons. Cylinders shall not be kept in unventilated enclosures such as lockers and cupboards. WORKPLACE: One (1) propane gas cylinder, one (1) polypropylene cylinder, and two (2) oxygen tanks were free standing against the wall near the front overhead door and exposed to physical damage from powered industrial forklift vehicular traffics.