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29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii): The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment shall be consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience: On or about and times prior to October 25, 2023, in the engine room at Labatt Foods in Houston, TX, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards and chemical hazards of ammonia when the employer did not test or replace pressure safety valves (PSV) on ammonia refrigeration compressors at frequency that is in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and good engineering practices including, but not limited to: a) The Valve HPR1-5 is a Cyrus Shank 813 relief valve installed in 2018 b) Compressor 4: PRV #9 Valve is a Cyrus Shank 813 relief valve installed March 2018 c) Compressor 4: PRV #10 Valve is a Cyrus Shank 813 relief valve installed March 2018 d) Compressor 3: PRV #9 Valve, C3-9 is a Cyrus Shank 812 relief valve installed March 2015 e) Compressor 3: PRV #10 Valve, C3-10 is a Cyrus Shank 812 relief valve installed March 2015 f) Compressor 2 PRV #9 Valve, C2-9 Cyrus Shank 813 relief valve installed March 2015 g) Compressor 2 PRV #10 Valve, C2-10 Cyrus Shank 813 relief valve installed March 2015 h) Compressor 1 PRV #9 Valve, C1-9 Cyrus Shank 813 relief valve installed March 2018 i) Compressor 1 PRV #10 Valve, C1-10 Cyrus Shank 813 relief valve installed March 2018