Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100253 B04 III Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1476807.015
Citation: 01006B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/23/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date: 12/16/2020
Final Order: 11/23/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 11/23/2021 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/17/2020 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/23/2020 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet: a) Compressed gas bottle storage area; On or about May 28, 2020 and at times prior to the employer allowed compressed oxygen cylinders that were not in use to be stored next to other flammable and combustible compressed gas containers that were not separated by a minimum distance of 20 feet or an approved firewall exposing the employees to explosion hazards.