OSHA Inspection: BASIC

Issued

Apr 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.350(a)(10): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.   On or about 02/26/2014 at 1002 Patriots Way, Augusta, GA: On the east side of the gymnasium that was under construction, four employees were exposed to an explosion hazard when oxygen and acetylene compressed gas cylinders were stored together after a welding operation had been completed.

Issued

Apr 3, 2014

Abate by

Apr 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1402(b): 29 CFR 1926.1402(b): The equipment was assembled or used without ensuring that ground conditions are firm, drained, and graded to a sufficient extent so that, in conjunction (if necessary) with the use of supporting materials, the equipment manufacturer29 CFR 1926.1402(b): The equipment was assembled or used without ensuring that ground conditions are firm, drained, and graded to a sufficient extent so that, in conjunction (if necessary) with the use of supporting materials, the equipment manufacturer�s specifications for adequate support and degree of level of the equipment are met.   On or about 02/26/2014 at 1002 Patriots Way, Augusta, GA: Four employees fitting together metal trusses on the ground were exposed to a struck-by hazard when the weigh of the was not distributed on mats or other supporting material.