Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100120 Q01 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
Inspection Nr: 1650560.015
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: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/22/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 08/30/2023
Final Order: 12/04/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/04/2023 | $15,625.00 | 09/22/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/31/2023 | $15,625.00 | 09/22/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/07/2023 | $15,625.00 | 09/22/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1): The employer did not develop and implement an emergency response plan to handle anticipated emergencies prior to the commencement of emergency response operations: (a) On February 11, 2023, and at times prior, at the 99 Cents Katy facility, the employer did not develop and implement an emergency response plan before the commencement of emergency response operations. This condition exposed employees to toxic hazards during the release of ammonia.