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Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1595165.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $10,151.50
Issuance Date: 10/20/2022
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 11/04/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 11/15/2022
Final Order: 11/29/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/29/2023 | $10,151.50 | 11/04/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/21/2022 | $14,502.00 | 11/04/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/20/2022 | $14,502.00 | 11/04/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment. On or about May 9, 2022 at the Gordon Food Services facility in Houston, Texas, workers were exposed to chemical hazards of anhydrous ammonia when the employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: a) The employer did not develop and implement procedures for maintaining the integrity of the Diffusion tank. b) The employer did not implement procedures for maintaining the integrity of the Low Temperature Return suction piping. c) The employer did not implement procedures for maintaining the integrity of Medium Temperature Return Suction piping.