OSHA Inspection: MUFFINS DOGS UNLIMITED LLC

Issued

Aug 8, 2025

Abate by

Oct 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $7,945 · Current $4,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81118130

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) On or about, May 7, 2025, and at times prior, the employer did not administer and implement a hearing conservation program. Five Camp Counselors in the dog day care pins, including a lead Camp Counselor, were exposed to noise levels at 106.5%, 126.3%, 120.7%, 138.6%, and 108.3%, as measured over the employees' typical work shift that was approximately 8 hours. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 90.45, 91.68, 91.36, 92.35, and 90.58 dBA. Accounting for a two percent instrument error, five out of the five employees sampled for noise exposure exceeded the OSHA Action Level, (87 decibels or higher), requiring a Hearing Conservation Program.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Aug 8, 2025

Abate by

Oct 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:   a) On or about May 7, 2025, and at times prior, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program that would identify employees potentially exposed to noise levels above OSHA's Action Limits and Permissible Exposure Limits. Five Camp Counselors in the dog day care pins, including a lead Camp Counselor, were exposed to noise levels at 106.5%, 126.3%, 120.7%, 138.6%, and 108.3%, as measured over the employees' typical work shift that was approximately 8 hours. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 90.45, 91.68, 91.36, 92.35, and 90.58 dBA. Accounting for a two percent instrument error, five out of the five employees sampled for noise exposure exceeded the OSHA Action Level, (87 decibels or higher).  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Aug 8, 2025

Abate by

Oct 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81118130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(g)(1):The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:  a.)  On or about May 7, 2025, and at times prior, the employer did not provide audiometric testing to employees who were exposed to hazardous noise above OSHA's Action Limit.  The employer did not establish an audiometric program and did not test employees. Five Camp Counselors in the dog day care pins, including a lead Camp Counselor, were exposed to noise levels at 106.5%, 126.3%, 120.7%, 138.6%, and 108.3%, as measured over the employees' typical work shift that was approximately 8 hours. This dose is equivalent to an 8- hour TWA exposure of 90.45, 91.68, 91.36, 92.35, and 90.58 dBA. Accounting for a two percent instrument error, five out of the five employees sampled for noise exposure exceeded the OSHA Action Level, (87 decibels or higher)  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Aug 8, 2025

Abate by

Oct 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81118130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(k)(1):The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:  a) On or about May 7, 2025, and at times prior, employees who were exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour TWA of 85 decibels were not trained on exposure to hazardous noise.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Aug 8, 2025

Abate by

Oct 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:  a.) On or about May 7, 2025, and at times prior, employees were exposed to a corrosive chemical (Eco-Lyzer (Disinfectant Detergent) aka HDQ). 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 directly work with the chemical daily for disinfecting the kennels, floors, and dog bowls.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Aug 8, 2025

Abate by

Oct 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 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 May 7, 2025, and at times prior, employees were exposed to a corrosive chemical (Spartan Eco-Lyzer (Disinfectant Detergent) aka HDQ). The employer did not provide training specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (h)(3) for employees conducting cleaning and disinfecting operations. Employees were required to directly work with the chemical daily for disinfecting the kennels, floors, and dog bowls and were required to mix the chemical before dilution with water.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Aug 8, 2025

Abate by

Oct 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,324 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(a):The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.  a.) On or about April 18, 2025, and at times prior, the employer did not have OSHA 300s, 301s, or 300As for the past three years (2022, 2023, 2024) as required. Within the last three years, there were recordable injuries such as chemical in the eye and two dog bites, resulting in urgent care visits. Logs of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, or equivalent were not provided by the establishment on the day of inspection.   NOTE: Each 300 Log and 300A Summary must be specific to each separate establishment.

Issued

Aug 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $632 · Current $300 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 April 18, 2025, and at times prior, employees were exposed to hazardous, corrosive chemicals, including Spartan Eco-Lyzer (disinfectant cleaner), during cleaning and disinfecting operations  in that there was no eyewash station installed at the facility in case of eye contact. The Safety Data Sheet for the Spartan Eco-Lyzer stated that 15 minutes of flushing if required if eye contact occurs.  Abatement Note:  Abatement was received on 7/17/2025