Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 O01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1650512.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $10,937.50
Issuance Date: 08/07/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/22/2023
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 | $10,937.50 | 09/22/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/07/2023 | $15,625.00 | 09/22/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(o)(1): Employers did not verify that the procedures and practices developed under the standard were adequate: (a) On February 11, 2023, and at times prior, at the 99 cents facility located in Katy, Texas, the employer did not certify that they have evaluated compliance with the PSM standard at least every three years to verify that the procedures and practices developed under the standard are adequate, exposing employees to toxic hazards in the event of an ammonia release.