OSHA Inspection: WAGGIN' TAILS DOGGIE DUDE RANCH AND PET LODGE LLC

Issued

2019-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3789.00 · Current $2841.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6): "Annual audiogram." At least annually after obtaining the baseline audiogram, the employer shall obtain a new audiogram for each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels.    On or about February 13, 2019, employees working with dogs were not provide annual audiograms.    A dog handler working with large dogs was exposed to 95.49 dBA, as an 8 hour time weighed average.  The employee was sampled on February 13, 2019 for 430 minutes, the remaining 50 minutes as calculated as zero (0) exposure time.

Issued

2019-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2217.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1):    On or about January 10, 2019 there were two 110 VAC electic blowers and multiple 110VAC flat screen television in wet locations did don't have weatherproof enclosures over them.  Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazard when showering animals and when cleaning kennels with a water hose.    a)  In the shower area there were two 110VAC blowers plugged into electrical outlets that were not weatherproof.    b) In the kennel area there were seven kennels with television sets plugged in to 110VAC outlets that were not weatherproof.

Issued

2019-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(iv): Fixtures installed in wet or damp locations were not approved for the purpose and were not so constructed or installed that water could not enter or accumulate in wireways, lamp holders or other electrical parts:(a)   On or about January 10, 2019 there were multiple 110VAC light fixtures in the kennels that weren't rated for wet/damp location.  Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazard when cleaning kennels with a water hose.

Issued

2019-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(vii): A receptacle installed in a wet location where the product intended to be plugged into it was to be attended while in use (for example, portable tools) did not have an enclosure that was weatherproof when the attachment plug cap was removed:  On or about January 10, 2019 there were multiple 110VAC electrical outlets in wet locations did don't have weatherproof enclosures over them.  Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazard when showering animals and when cleaning kennels with a water hose.  a)  In the shower area there were two 110VAC blowers plugged into electrical outlets that were not weatherproof.  b) In the kennel area there were seven kennels with television sets plugged in to 110VAC outlets that were not weatherproof.