OSHA Inspection: HORIZON GROUP USA

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $3375.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.    Horizon Group USA/Dayton, NJ- Warehouse: Employer did not ensure that access to emergency exit was at least 28 inches wide at all points. Exit route leading from the picking area to the closest emergency exit door was approximately 20 inches wide.    Condition observed on or about August 8, 2013.

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not continuously maintained free of obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency:  Horizon Group USA/Dayton, NJ- Warehouse: Employer did not ensure that access to emergency exit door was maintained free of obstructions to full instant use in case of fire or other emergency. Boxes were stored along the pathway leading to the emergency exit door obstructing and blocking the access to it.  Condition observed on or about August 8, 2013.

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $2025.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:    Horizon Group USA/Dayton, NJ- Warehouse: Employer did not ensure that all exit signs were illuminated.    Condition observed on or about August 8, 2013.

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $2025.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:    Horizon Group USA/Dayton, NJ- Warehouse: A written emergency action plan indicating what course of action is to be taken in the event of an emergency was not developed for the worksite.    Condition observed on or about August 8, 2013.

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  Horizon Group USA/Dayton, NJ- Warehouse: The employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers are readily accessible to employees in case of fire.  a) Portable fire extinguisher by the exit door in the receiving area was obstructed by boxes. b) Portable fire extinguisher located by the picking area was blocked by merchandise stored on pallets.  Condition observed on or about August 8, 2013.

Issued

2013-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $2025.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:          Horizon Group USA/Dayton, NJ- Warehouse: Cable supplying power to the packaging system had damaged insulation due to inadequate strain relief.       Condition observed on or about August 8, 2013.