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Standard Cited: 19100101 B Compressed gases (general requirements).
Inspection Nr: 998634.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 10/15/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/06/2015
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 15
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 03/27/2015
Final Order: 10/29/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/29/2015 | $1,000.00 | 10/15/2015 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/10/2015 | $4,500.00 | 04/20/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/06/2015 | $4,500.00 | 04/20/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: Employees were exposed to injury from fire and explosion or a projectile hazard. Compressed gas cylinders, that were not in use, were not secured to prevent damage in accordance as required by Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965 in the following locations: a) The white cylinder with a yellow cap located outside, west side of the building, right end of end of the propane storage rack. b) Two propane compressed gas cylinders located outside, west side of the building, left end of the propane storage rack. c) Two compressed gas cylinders of acetylene located inside, southeast corner of the production area in the compressed gas cylinder storage area. The chain provided is not low enough to secure the small acetylene cylinders. d) Three compressed gas cylinders of oxygen located inside, southeast corner of the production area in the compressed gas cylinder storage area. The chain provided is not low enough to secure the small oxygen cylinders.