Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 E03 II C 2 Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 995440.015
Citation: 01011A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,310.00
Current Penalty: $1,386.00
Issuance Date: 03/10/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/14/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/14/2015 | $1,386.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/10/2015 | $2,310.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(3)(ii)(C)(2): Backflow protection was not provided by an approved device that would prevent oxygen from flowing into the fuel gas system or fuel from flowing into the oxygen system: a. Shredder building maintenance area, employees were exposed to a fire hazard, in that, the oxygen and acetylene torch and hoses used during cutting operations were not equipped with a backflow prevention valve.