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OSHA Inspection: R.E. NEWCOMB ELECTRIC, INC.

Unprogrammed Related inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related health inspection of R.E. NEWCOMB ELECTRIC, INC. in 200 RHODE ISLAND AVE., NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 (NAICS 238210). OSHA activity number 336015599.

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Site address
200 RHODE ISLAND AVE., NE
City
WASHINGTON
State
DC
ZIP
20002
Mailing
9247 WHISKEY BOTTOM ROAD, LAUREL, MD 20723
Inspection type
Unprogrammed Related (G)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
238210
Employees
2
Ownership type
A

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1926.1101 F02 I

Serious Gravity 10 3 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Nov 19, 2012
Abate by
Nov 26, 2012
Penalty
Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9954

29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(2)(i): The employer with a work operation covered by the asbestos standard did not ensure that a "competent person" conducted an exposure assessment immediately before or at the initiation of the operation to ascertain expected exposures during that operation or workplace:    (a) On or about May 21, 2012, in the West Garage, an employee put up temporary lighting by tying it to electrical pipes in the ceiling area that contained pipes with damaged, friable, thermal system insulation that contained 30 percent Chrysotile asbestos and the employer did not perform exposure monitoring to determine accurately the airborne concentration of asbestos which the employee may be exposed to.  The employee was exposed to the hazards of asbestos.    (b) On or about May 21, 2012, in the West Garage, employees spliced wire in the electrical conduit boxes located above the garage doors near a ceiling area that contained pipes with damaged, friable, thermal system insulation that contained 30 percent Chrysotile asbestos and the employer did not perform exposure monitoring to determine accurately the airborne concentration of asbestos which the employee may be exposed to.  The employees were exposed to the hazards of asbestos.    (c) On or about May 21, 2012, in the East Garage, an employee trouble shot the electrical boxes located near pipes with damaged, friable, thermal system insulation that contained 25 to 70 percent Chrysotile asbestos and the employer did not perform exposure monitoring to determine accurately the airborne concentration of asbestos which the employee may be exposed to.  The employee was exposed to the hazards of asbestos.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2450
  • — Z (S) $4900

1926.1101 K03 I

Serious Gravity 10 3 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Nov 19, 2012
Penalty
Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9954

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(3)(i): Before work in areas containing ACM and PACM was begun; the employers did not identify the presence, location, and quantity of ACM, and/or PACM therein pursuant to paragraph (k)(1) of this section:    (a) On or about May 21, 2012, in the West Garage, the employer did not identify the presence, location, and quantity of ACM/PACM, and did not inform an employee who put up temporary lighting by tying it to electrical pipes in the ceiling area that contained pipes with damaged, friable, thermal system insulation that contained 30 percent Chrysotile asbestos.  The employee was exposed to the hazards of asbestos.    (b) On or about May 21, 2012, in the West Garage, the employer did not identify the presence, location, and quantity of ACM/PACM, and did not inform employees who spliced wire in the electrical conduit boxes located above the garage doors near a ceiling area that contained pipes with damaged, friable, thermal system insulation that contained 30 percent Chrysotile asbestos. The employees were exposed to the hazards of asbestos.    (c) On or about May 21, 2012, in the East Garage, the employer did not identify the presence, location, and quantity of ACM/PACM, and did not inform an employee who trouble shot the electrical boxes located near pipes with damaged, friable, thermal system insulation that contained 25 to 70 percent Chrysotile asbestos. The employee was exposed to the hazards of asbestos.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2450
  • — Z (S) $4900

1926.1101 K09 VII

Serious Gravity 10 3 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Nov 19, 2012
Abate by
Dec 23, 2012
Penalty
Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9954

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(vii): Training for employees who were likely to be exposed in excess of the PEL and who were not otherwise required to be trained under paragraph (k)(9)(iii) through (vi) of this section, did not meet the requirements of paragraph (k)(9)(viii) of this section:    (a) On or about May 21, 2012, in the West Garage, an employee who put up temporary lighting by tying it to electrical pipes in the ceiling area that contained pipes with damaged, friable, thermal system insulation that contained 30 percent Chrysotile asbestos was not trained.  The employee was exposed to the hazards of asbestos.    (b) On or about May 21, 2012, in the West Garage, employees who spliced wire in the electrical conduit boxes located above the garage doors near a ceiling area that contained pipes with damaged, friable, thermal system insulation that contained 30 percent Chrysotile asbestos were not trained. The employees were exposed to the hazards of asbestos.    (c) On or about May 21, 2012, in the East Garage, an employee who trouble shot the electrical boxes located near pipes with damaged, friable, thermal system insulation that contained 25 to 70 percent Chrysotile asbestos was not trained. The employee was exposed to the hazards of asbestos.                                              ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2450
  • — Z (S) $4900

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