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Standard Cited: 19100119 E05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1650512.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $15,625.00
Issuance Date: 08/07/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/15/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/11/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/11/2023 | $15,625.00 | 03/15/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/07/2023 | $15,625.00 | 09/22/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5): The employer did not establish a system to promptly address the PHA team's findings and recommendations (a) On February 11, 2023, at the 99 Cents facility in Katy Texas, the employer did not promptly address the recommendations from the current PHA findings including the recommendation (1.1.1.1) to develop a procedure for testing safety cutouts, in a timely manner. This condition exposed employees to toxic hazards in the event of an ammonia release. (b) On February 11, 2023, at the 99 Cents facility in Katy Texas, the employer did not promptly address the recommendations from the current PHA findings including the recommendation (6.1.1.1) to add vibration analysis to the preventative maintenance program and perform vibration analysis on compressors, in a timely manner. This condition exposed employees to toxic hazards in the event of an ammonia release.