OSHA Inspection: ANIMAL INN OF THE BERKSHIRES

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $1,589 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:  120 Hubbard Avenue, Pittsfield, MA:  On or about February 26, 2026, employees working in the kennel were exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, The Original Fresh-256, and suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $1,589 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:  120 Hubbard Avenue, Pittsfield, MA:  On or about February 26, 2026, employees working in the kennels and grooming department were exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, 70% Isopropyl alcohol, Bio-Groom So-Quick Drying Aid, and TP 256 Multi-Purpose Solution, and the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program.

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  120 Hubbard Avenue, Pittsfield, MA:  On or about February 26, 2026, employees working in the kennels and grooming department are exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, 70% Isopropyl alcohol, Bio-Groom So-Quick Drying Aid, and TP 256 Multi-Purpose Solution, and the employer did not maintain a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present.

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Abate by

May 29, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provided at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals:  120 Hubbard Avenue, Pittsfield, MA:  On or about February 26, 2026, employees working in the kennels and grooming department were exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, 70% Isopropyl alcohol, Bio-Groom So-Quick Drying Aid, and TP 256 Multi-Purpose Solution, and the employer did not ensure each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals.

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain, in the workplace, copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical:  120 Hubbard Avenue, Pittsfield, MA:  On or about February 26, 2026, employees working in the kennels and grooming department were exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, TP 256 Multi-Purpose Solution and Bio Groom So-Quick Drying Aid, and the employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical.

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Abate by

May 29, 2026

Penalty

Initial $567 · Current $397 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that met the recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent:   120 Hubbard Avenue, Pittsfield, MA:  On or about February 26, 2026, the employer had not recorded work-related injuries or illnesses on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent, including not having recorded an employee injury that met the general recording criteria on, or about, January 20, 2026.

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Abate by

May 29, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:   120 Hubbard Avenue, Pittsfield, MA:  On or about February 26, 2026, the employer had not verified, through a written certification, that an assessment to determine if hazards related, but not limited to, hazardous chemicals were present and necessitated the use of personal protective equipment to protect employees working in the sanitation, and maintenance of, kennels, bowls, and dishes for the kennel boarding processes.