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Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1650512.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $10,937.50
Issuance Date: 08/07/2023
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/16/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/11/2023
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 | 09/11/2023 | $10,937.50 | 10/16/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/07/2023 | $15,625.00 | 09/22/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment (a) On or about February 11, 2023, and at times prior, at the 99 Cents facility in Katy, Texas, the employer did not develop written procedures for Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) inspections for ammonia pressure vessels and piping exposing employees to toxic hazards in the event of an ammonia release. (b) On or about February 11, 2023, and at times prior, at the 99 Cents facility in Katy, Texas, the employer did not develop written procedures for inspecting pressure vessels exposing employees to toxic hazards in the event of an ammonia release. (c) On or about February 11, 2023, and at times prior, at the 99 Cents facility in Katy, Texas, the employer did not develop written procedures testing Safety cutouts including high/low pressure, temperature, and oil differential cutout exposing employees to toxic hazards in the event of an ammonia release. (d) On or about February 11, 2023, and at times prior, at the 99 Cents facility in Katy, Texas, the employer did not develop written procedures for testing and inspecting Emergency shutdown systems exposing employees to toxic hazards in the event of an ammonia release. (e) On or about February 11, 2023, and at times prior, at the 99 Cents facility in Katy, Texas, the employer did not develop written procedures inspecting and testing Ammonia detectors in the engine room exposing employees to toxic hazards in the event of an ammonia release.