OSHA Inspection: ORADELL ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC.

Issued

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6913.00 · Current $6913.00

Hazardous substances 1290

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1048(h)(1)(i): All contact of the eyes and skin with liquids containing 1 percent or more formaldehyde was not prevented by the use of chemical protective clothing made of material impervious to formaldehyde and the use of other personal protective equipment such as goggles and face shields, as appropriate to the operation:   a) Facility: Employees did not use chemical protective clothing  and face shields when they transferred 10% neutral buffered formalin from a five gallon canister to smaller containers, on or about 01/30/2024.

Issued

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1290

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1048(i)(2): When employees' skin could have become splashed with solutions containing 1 percent or greater formaldehyde, the employer did not provide conveniently located quick drench showers and/or did not ensure that affected employees used these facilities immediately:  a) Facility: A conveniently located quick drench shower was not provided when employees transferred 10% neutral buffered formalin from the five-gallon manufacturer's container to smaller containers, on or about 01/30/2024.

Issued

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1290

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1048(n)(3)(i): The training program for all employees exposed to formaldehyde did not include a discussion of the contents of this formaldehyde regulation and/or the contents of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS):   a) Facility: Employees were not trained on formaldehyde SDS including the Handling and Storage section. Employees did not know that chemical protective clothing and face shield must be used when they transferred 10% neutral buffered formalin from a five-gallon container to smaller containers, on or about 01/30/2024.

Issued

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1290

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1048(n)(3)(iv): The training program on formaldehyde did not include the purpose for, proper use of, and limitations of personal protective clothing and equipment:   a) Facility: Employees were not trained to use chemical protective clothing  and face shields when they transferred 10% neutral buffered formalin from a five-gallon container to smaller containers, on or about 01/30/2024.

Issued

2024-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6913.00 · Current $6913.00

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) will be met:  a) Facility: A written hazard communication program was not maintained at the workplace were employees worked with hazardous chemicals including 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin Solution, on or about 01/30/2024.