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OSHA Inspection: NORTHSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL, P.C.

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of NORTHSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL, P.C. in 335 CHARTER BLVD, MACON, GA 31210 (NAICS 541940). OSHA activity number 341172690.

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Site address
335 CHARTER BLVD
City
MACON
State
GA
ZIP
31210
Mailing
335 CHARTER BLVD, MACON, GA 31210
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
541940
Employees
14
Ownership type
A

14 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards:   On or about January 12, 2016:  Employees working in the kennel storage room are exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards due to the wooden shelving system that store pet food, cross section of the bottom shelf is visibly damaged and the wooden and plastic shelves/racks are not affixed to the wall and/or floor.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $2000

1910.37 A04

Other-than-serious 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1600.00 · Current $400.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:    On or about January 12, 2016:  Employees working in the kennel area of the facility are exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards.  The emergency exit lights over the side and back exit doors were not operating when tested and may not provide the employees lighted access to exit the building safely.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $400
  • — Z (S) $1600

1910.106 E06 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:   On or about January 12, 2016: Employees working in the back kennel area are exposed to fire and explosion hazards where the large 20 gallon container of Parvo-Tech was stored next to the water heater. The Parvo-Tech is flammable and the water heater has an open flame. The employer did not store the flammable to prevent ignition of vapors.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $2000

1910.133 A01

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1200.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.   On or about January 12, 2016: Employees working in the kennel area are exposed to eye injuries from mixing and spraying Parvo-Tech, which is a corrosive to clean the kennels.  The employer did not ensure that employees wear eye and/or face protection.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $1200

1910.151 C

Other-than-serious 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2000.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.       On or about January 12, 2016:   Employees working in the kennel area and mixing and spraying the One Step Parvo-Tech are exposed to corrosive chemicals where it contains sodium hydroxide.  The employer did not have an emergency eyewash station in or near the area.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $500
  • — Z (S) $2000

1910.157 C01

Other-than-serious 4 instances 14 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1200.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    On or about January 12, 2016:  The employer did not ensure that the fire extinguishers in the facility located at 335 Charter Boulevard were identified by signs to ensure they could be quickly located in the event of an emergency.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (S) $1200

1910.157 E02

Other-than-serious 4 instances 14 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly.  Note:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.      On or about January 12, 2016:  Employees working in the facility located at 335 Charter Boulevard in Macon, Georgia are exposed to fire hazards in that the employer did not conduct a monthly visual inspection of the fire extinguishers in the facility.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.157 E03

Other-than-serious 4 instances 14 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2000.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check.       On or about January 12, 2016:   Fire extinguishers in the facility were not subjected to an annual maintenance check in that the fire extinguishers were last serviced on September 19, 2011.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $500
  • — Z (S) $2000

1910.303 B07 IV

Other-than-serious 2 instances 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1200.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that could adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.      On or about January 12, 2016:  Employees working in the kennel area and using the electrical outlets are exposed to electrical hazards where the hanging electrical outlets were damaged from overheating.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (S) $1200

1910.1200 E01

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 14 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:      On or about January 12, 2016:  Employees working at the facility located at 335 Charter Boulevard are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to bleach, isopropyl alcohol, and One Step Parvo-Tech, which contains sodium hydroxide.  The employer had not established a written hazard communication program.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $2000

1910.1200 E01 I

Other-than-serious 1 instance 14 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $400.00
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.      On or about January 12, 2016:  Employees working in the facility are exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to bleach, isopropyl alcohol, and One Step Parvo-Tech, which contains sodium hydroxide.  The employer did not have an inventoried list of chemicals used in the workplace.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $400
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.1200 F06

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer used written materials, such as signs, placards, process sheets, or batch tickets in lieu of affixing labels to individual stationary process containers that failed to identify the container(s) to which they were applicable and did not convey the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5):      On or about January 12, 2016:  Employees working in the facility located at 335 Charter Boulevard in Macon, Georgia are exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to Chlorhexi-Lube, Hair Finisher, and deodorizer.  The employer did not ensure all containers were labeled.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.1200 G08

Other-than-serious 1 instance 14 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical.      On or about January 12, 2016:  Employees working in the facility located at 335 Charter Boulevard in Macon, Georgia are exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to One Step Parvo-Tech and Priority Care 1 Chlorhexi-Lube.  The employer did not maintain safety data sheets for these chemicals.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.1200 H01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.      On or about January 12, 2016:  Employees working in the facility are exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to One Step Parvo-Tech, bleach and cleansers.  The employer did not provide training to employees on the chemicals used in the workplace.    a.  Hazard Communication training to the new employee at the time of their initial assignment  b. Training on the new GHS labeling elements (signal words and pictograms), and the new safety data sheets (SDS) format, to current employees
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

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