OSHA Inspection: U.S. DEPT. OF THE ARMY

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Abate by

Jul 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.102(a):  The employer did not ensure that the in-plant transfer, handling, storage, and use of acetylene in cylinders complied with the provisions of CGA Pamphlet G-1-2009 ("Acetylene"), which is incorporated by reference as specified in 29 CFR 1910.6:  a) On or about January 25, 2023 in a work vehicle the employee was exposed to fire hazards due to small acetylene cylinder storage in an enclosed cabinet and vehicle and the employer did not ensure CGA Pamphlet G-1-2009 was followed as it includes in 5.2, "Do not store acetylene cylinders, particularly small cylinders used for soldering, in confined spaces such as drawers, closets, unventilated cabinets, automobile trunks, or toolboxes.  Acetylene cylinders should not be stored or transported in automobiles or any enclosed vehicle."  b) On or about January 25, 2023 in a work vehicle the employee was exposed to fire hazards due to acetylene cylinder moving in the rear truck bed without securing the cylinders and the employer did not ensure CGA Pamphlet G-1-2009 was followed as it includes in 6.1, "When moving acetylene cylinders, as in storing them, it is important to remember that they should not be subjected to abnormal mechanical shocks that might damage the cylinders, the valve, or the fusible metal pressure relief devices.  This is especially important on those small cylinders not equipped with protection caps.  Care shall be exercised to ensure that cylinders are not dropped or permitted to strike each other violently.  They are sturdy containers but shall not be abused."