OSHA Inspection: ANIMAL FRIENDS INC.

Issued

Apr 17, 2026

Abate by

May 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $6,384 · Current $3,800 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)  Laundry Area, on or about March 31, 2026 - The employer did not provide suitable facilities for the quick drenching or flushing of the eyes where employees handle corrosive materials in their work area.  Employees handle corrosive materials including Clorox Bleach.

Issued

Apr 17, 2026

Abate by

May 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  a)  Admissions Area, on or about March 31, 2026 - Doorways which could be mistaken for an exit were not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation.  b)  Infirmary Play Yard Door, on or about March 31, 2026 - The doorway which could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation.

Issued

Apr 17, 2026

Abate by

May 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the 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, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  a) In the Facility, on or about March 31, 2026 - The employer did not develop, implement and/or maintain a written hazard communication program at the work place.  Employees work with hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Clorox Bleach and Rescue Disinfectant Cleaner and Deodorizer.

Issued

Apr 17, 2026

Abate by

May 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:   a) In the Facility, on or about March 31, 2026 - The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on the hazardous chemicals in their work areas.  Employees work with hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Clorox Bleach and Rescue Disinfectant Cleaner and Deodorizer.