OSHA Inspection: HORIZON GROUP MANAGEMENT, LLC

Issued

2013-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.59: NOTE: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.1200 of this chapter.    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) The employer did not develop 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) Material 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 material safety data sheet availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.    Employees were exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to: Thermal System Insulation (TSI) containing asbestos    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(1)(ii): The employer did not include asbestos in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (1910.1200). The employer did not ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of asbestos and safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraphs (k)(9) and (10) of this section. The employer did not provide information on at least the following hazards: Cancer and lung effects.    a) The employer did not implement a hazard communication program and include asbestos information and training, including asbestos hazards, in the program.  This is required under paragraphs (k)(9) and (10) of this standard and 1910.1200, Hazard Communication.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(2)(ii)(A): Building and/or facility owners failed to notify prospective employers applying for or bidding for work whose employees can reasonably be expected to work in or adjacent to areas containing asbestos containing material or presumed asbestos containing material of the presence, location and quantity:    a) On or about October 17, 2012, Horizon Group Management, LLC dba Horizon Realty Group failed to notify prospective subcontractors applying for or bidding for work whose employees were working in or adjacent to areas containing asbestos containing material of the presence, location and quantity.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(2)(ii)(C): The building owner and/or facility owner did not notify all employers of employees who work within or adjacent to the areas containing asbestos containing materials (ACM) and presumed asbestos containing materials of the presence, location and quantity:    a) On or about October 17, 2012, Horizon Group Management, LLC dba Horizon Realty Group failed to notify all subcontractors whose employees were working in or adjacent to areas containing asbestos containing material of the presence, location and quantity.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(o)(1): The employer did not designate a competent person on construction worksites, having the qualifications and authorities for ensuring worker safety and health required by Subpart(C), General Safety and Health Provisions for Construction (29 CFR 1926.20 through 29 CFR 1926.32):    a) On or about October 17, 2012, Horizon Group Management, LLC dba Horizon Realty Group did not designate a person  having the ability, knowledge or skill necessary to identify asbestos present and ensure worker safety for their employees and those of the subcontractors performing building renovation at the site.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).