OSHA Inspection: MAN'S BEST FRIEND, INC.

Issued

Jun 5, 2024

Abate by

Aug 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $2,730 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:  A continuing, effective hearing conservation program (including the elements of noise monitoring, employee notification, audiometric testing, hearing protection, training, information, and recordkeeping) was not administered for instances such as, but not limited to:  a) On or about, March 27, 2024, a K-9 Coach in the small dog section, toy room, was exposed to noise at 104.3% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 92.5 dBA, as measured over 350 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 90.3 dBA accounting for the period of 130 minutes unmonitored.   b) On or about, March 27, 2024, a K-9 Coach, covering for both large and small dog sections, was exposed to noise at 90.3% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 91.6 dBA, as measured over 347 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.2 dBA accounting for the period of 133 minutes unmonitored.

Issued

Jun 5, 2024

Abate by

Aug 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,385 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a. Mixing / Storage Room - On or about March 26, 2024, the employer did not adequately assess what personal protective equipment was required in the facility, including eye and face protection and chemical resistant gloves to protect affected employees from contact with chemicals such as, Maxim Lemon Disinfectant Detergent.

Issued

Jun 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  a. Mixing / Storage Room - On or about March 26, 2024, the employer did not ensure employees were provided and required to use eye and face protection when exposed to eye and face hazards during mixing and handling of hazardous chemical products. Employees required to manually mix concentrated Maxim Lemon Disinfectant Detergent with water without eye and face protection were, thereby exposed to eye and face injuries.

Issued

Jun 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  a. Mixing / Storage Room - On or about March 26, 2024, the employer did not ensure employees were provided and required to use appropriate hand protection when exposed to hazards during mixing and handling of hazardous chemical products. Employees required to manually mix concentrated Maxim Lemon Disinfectant Detergent with water without the use of chemical resistant gloves to provide hand protection were, thereby exposed to skin irritation.

Issued

Jun 5, 2024

Abate by

Aug 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,385 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) will be met:  a. Facility - On or about March 26, 2024, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:  1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals; 2) Safety data sheet availability; 3) Training of employees; 4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace; 5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and 6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of safety data sheet availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.  Employees were required to work with chemicals and exposed to hazardous materials, including Maxim Lemon Disinfectant Detergent.

Issued

Jun 5, 2024

Abate by

Aug 2, 2024

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. Facility - On or about March 26, 2024, the employer did not ensure employees exposed to hazardous chemicals, including Maxim Lemon Disinfectant Detergent, during cleaning and disinfecting operations were provided with the required information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (h)(3).