OSHA Inspection: LES POOCH FRAGRANCES LUXURY PRODUCTS

Issued

Feb 27, 2020

Abate by

Mar 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $1,735 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazards:    a). On or about 1/8/20, on site, for employees, dispensing corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, Bio-Terge 804 and Triton GR-5M Surfactant on a weekly basis. The employee provides ULINE Nitrile gloves and safety glasses. The employer did not conduct an assessment to provide proper PPE when handling corrosives such as safety goggles.

Issued

Feb 27, 2020

Abate by

Mar 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:     a). On or about 1/8/20, on site, for employees, dispensing corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, Bio-Terge 804 and Triton GR-5M Surfactant on a weekly basis. The employer did not install an eye wash/shower unit in the vicinity when handling corrosives.

Issued

Feb 27, 2020

Abate by

Mar 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $1,735 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     a). On or about 1/8/20, on site, for employees mixing products to make a shampoo product for dogs on a weekly basis. The employees dispense corrosive chemicals such as Bio-Terg 804 and Triton GR-5M Surfactant from a 55 gallon drum to a 1 gallon glass container using a hand pump on a weekly basis. The corrosive products contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, isopropanol and ethanol. The employer did not implement a site specific hazard communication program to include a written program, training, and labeling.     b). On or about 1/8/20, on site, the employees dispense perfumes such as, Lilly De Pooch PF, Pooch Vip Fragrance, and Pooch De Pomme from a 55 gallon drum into smaller glass bottles on a weekly basis. The perfumes contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, ethanol and all are Category 2 flammable liquids. The employer did not implement a site specific hazard communication program to include a written program, training, and labeling.

Issued

Feb 27, 2020

Abate by

Mar 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with either: (i) The information specified under paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (v) of this section for labels on shipped containers; or, (ii) Product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  a). On or about 1/8/20, on site, for employees mixing products to make a shampoo product for dogs on a weekly basis. The employees dispense chemicals such as Triton X45 Surfactant from a 55 gallon drum to a 1 gallon glass container using a hand pump on a weekly basis. The contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, polyethylene glycol octylphenyl ether. The employer did not implement labeling on the 55 gallon drum.   b). On or about 1/8/20, on site, for employees mixing products to make a shampoo product for dogs on a weekly basis. The employees dispense corrosive chemicals such as Bio-Terg 804 and Triton GR-5M Surfactant from a 55 gallon drum to a 1 gallon container using a hand pump on a weekly basis. The corrosive products contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, isopropanol and ethanol. The employer did not implement labeling on the containers.   c). On or about 1/8/20, on site, the employees dispense perfumes such as, Lilly De Pooch PF, Pooch Vip Fragrance, and Pooch De Pomme from a 55 gallon drum into smaller glass bottles on a weekly basis. The perfumes contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, ethanol and all are Category 2 flammable liquids. The employer did not implement labeling on the glass containers.

Issued

Feb 27, 2020

Abate by

Mar 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  a). On or about 1/8/20, on site, for employees mixing products to make a shampoo product for dogs on a weekly basis. The employees dispense corrosive chemicals such as Bio-Terg 804 and Triton GR-5M Surfactant from a 55 gallon drum to a 1 gallon glass container using a hand pump on a weekly basis. The corrosive products contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, isopropanol and ethanol. The employer did not implement a site specific hazard communication program to include training.  b). On or about 1/8/20, on site, the employees dispense perfumes such as, Lilly De Pooch PF, Pooch Vip Fragrance, and Pooch De Pomme from a 55 gallon drum into smaller glass bottles on a weekly basis. The perfumes contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, ethanol and all are Category 2 flammable liquids. The employer did not implement a site specific hazard communication program to include training.