OSHA Inspection: GFC

Issued

Mar 16, 1999

Abate by

Mar 19, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $875 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from
recognized hazards
which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in
that, an employee
was observed using oxygen from a oxy-acetylene torch, as a substitute for
compressed air. In
violation of ANSI/ASC Z49.1-94, subpart 10.3.2.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazardous condition would be to train all iron workers on the hazards of
using Oxygen as
compressed air.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Mar 16, 1999

Abate by

Mar 19, 1999

Penalty

Initial $2,450 · Current $1,225 Reduced

Issued

Mar 16, 1999

Abate by

Mar 19, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $875 Reduced

Issued

Mar 16, 1999

Abate by

Mar 19, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $525 Reduced

Issued

Mar 16, 1999

Abate by

Mar 19, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,400 · Current $700 Reduced

Issued

Mar 16, 1999

Abate by

Mar 19, 1999

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced