Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 H03 IV Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1706121.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $14,517.90
Issuance Date: 03/21/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/16/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/16/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/16/2024 | $14,517.90 | 05/16/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/21/2024 | $16,131.00 | 04/09/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(h)(3)(iv): The contract employer shall assure that each contract employee follows the safety rules of the facility including the safe work practices required by paragraph (f)(4) of this section. On or about October 20, 2023, at Labatt Food Services in Houston, TX the contract employer did not ensure that each contract employee follows the safety rules of the facility, including control of hazardous energy during the opening of process lines and equipment. This exposed employees to chemical hazards of anhydrous ammonia.