OSHA Inspection: DOGS ON THE FARM & CATS TOO

Issued

2023-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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:  a)Kennel Area: On or about 1/14/2023, the employer did not ensure that employees engaged in activities such as, but not limited to, kennel cleaning, wore safety goggles when exposed to liquid chemicals when spray applying Top Performance 256 Disinfectant.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $3500.00 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) Chemical Mixing Area: On or about 1/14/23, the employer did not provide an eyewash and safety shower with 15 minutes of continuous flush when employees are required to use corrosive chemicals, including, but not limited to, Top Performance 256 Disinfectant.  b) Kennel Area: On or about 1/14/23, the employer did not provide an eyewash and safety shower with 15 minutes of continuous flush when employees are required to use corrosive chemicals, including, but not limited to, Top Performance 256 Disinfectant.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $5500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) would be met:  a) Facility: On or about 1/19/2023, the employer did not develop or maintain a written hazard communication program for chemicals used in the facility including, but not limited to, Top Performance 256 Disinfectant (a corrosive) and Kennel Odor Eliminator Concentrate.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they used.  a) Facility: On or about 1/19/2023, the employer did not maintain safety data sheets for all hazardous products provided and used by employees including, but not limited to, Top Performance 256 Disinfectant (a corrosive) and Kennel Odor Eliminator Concentrate.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Facility: On or about 1/14/2023, employees were not trained on the hazards associated with the chemicals with which they worked including but not limited to, Top Performance 256 Disinfectant (a corrosive) and Kennel Odor Eliminator Concentrate.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3):Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a)  Kennel Area: On or about 1/19/2023, two fire extinguishers in the Kennel Area were overdue for the annual maintenance check. Annual maintenance checks were due December 2022.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(1):An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a) Facility: On or about 1/19/2023, employees were not trained on fire extinguisher use and hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.