SUCCASUNNA, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: PHELPS CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC
Unprogrammed Related inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related health inspection of PHELPS CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC in 206 ROUTE 10, SUCCASUNNA, NJ 07876 (NAICS 236210). OSHA activity number 339522641.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- PHELPS CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC
- Site address
- 206 ROUTE 10
- City
- SUCCASUNNA
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 07876
- Mailing
- 315 WOOTTON STREET, UNIT K, BOONTON, NJ 07005
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Related (G)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 236210
- Employees
- 21
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.404 B01 I
- Issued
- Feb 14, 2014
- Abate by
- Mar 13, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): Employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites: a) ) Workplace, 260 Route 10, Succasunna, NJ Employees cut materials with a Milwaukee Sawz-All which was powered by a flexible extension cord plugged into a 120 volt outlet. This outlet circuit was not protected by a ground fault circuit interruptor and the employer did not have an assured equipment grounding program for this equipment. Violation occurred on or about 12-3-13
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2000
- — Z (S) $2800
1926.416 E01
- Issued
- Feb 14, 2014
- Abate by
- Mar 13, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used: a) Workplace, 260 Route 10, Succasunna, NJ Employees removed the false ceiling grid using a Milwaukee Sawz-All powered by a flexible extension cord damaged in at least two locations with exposed inner wiring. Violation occurred on or about 12-3-13
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.1101 H02 I
- Issued
- Feb 14, 2014
- Abate by
- Mar 13, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
9020
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(2)(i): The employer failed to implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(b) through (d) [except (d)(1)(iii)], and (f) through (m), which covers each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.1101 to use a respirator: a) Workplace, 260 Route 10, Succasunna, NJ The employer failed to implement a written respiratory protection program for workers required to use N-95 filtering facepiece respirators while removing the false ceiling grid from the 2nd floor West Room. Ceiling tiles removed from this room were found to contain 1.3% Chrysotile Asbestos. Violation occurred on or about 12/2 and 12/3/2013
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2000
- — Z (S) $2000
1910.134 C
- Issued
- Feb 14, 2014
- Abate by
- Mar 13, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
9020
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use: a) Workplace, 260 Route 10, Succasunna, NJ The employer failed to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for workers required to use N-95 filtering facepiece respirators while removing the false ceiling grid from the 2nd floor West Room. Ceiling tiles removed from this room were found to contain 1.3% Chrysotile Asbestos. Violation occurred on or about 12/2 and 12/3/2013
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 E01
- Issued
- Feb 14, 2014
- Abate by
- Mar 13, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
9020
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) Workplace, 260 Route 10, Succasunna, NJ The employer failed to provide medical evaluations for workers required to use N-95 filtering facepiece respirators while removing the false ceiling grid from the 2nd floor West Room. Ceiling tiles removed from this room were found to contain 1.3% Chrysotile Asbestos. Violation occurred on or about 12/2 and 12/3/ 2013
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 F01
- Issued
- Feb 14, 2014
- Abate by
- Mar 13, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
9020
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT): a) Workplace, 260 Route 10, Succasunna, NJ The employer failed to fit test workers required to use N-95 filtering facepiece respirators while removing the false ceiling grid from the 2nd floor West Room. Ceiling tiles removed from this room were found to contain 1.3% Chrysotile Asbestos. Violation occurred on or about 12/2 and 12/3/ 2013
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 K03
- Issued
- Feb 14, 2014
- Abate by
- Mar 13, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
9020
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace: a) Workplace, 260 Route 10, Succasunna, NJ The employer failed to train workers in the correct use and limitations of the N-95 filtering facepiece respirators they were required to use while removing the false ceiling grid from the 2nd floor West Room. Ceiling tiles removed from this room were found to contain 1.3% Chrysotile Asbestos. Violation occurred on or about 12/2 and 12/3/ 2013
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.1101 K03 I
- Issued
- Feb 14, 2014
- Abate by
- Apr 24, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
9020
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(3)(i): Before the employer permitted its own employees to perform work subject to this standard in areas containing asbestos-containing material (ACM) and presumed asbestos-containing material (PACM), the employer did not identify the presence, location and quantity of asbestos containing material and/or presumed asbestos containing material therein pursuant to 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(1): a) Workplace, 260 Route 10, Succasunna, NJ Employees removed the false ceiling grid from the 2nd floor West room. Ceiling tiles removed from this room by a subcontractor were found to contain 1.3% Chrysotile Asbestos. The employer failed to identify the presence, location and quantity of asbestos prior to performing work operations. Violation occurred on or about 12/2 and 12/3/2013
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2000
- — Z (S) $2000
1926.1101 K03 II B
- Issued
- Feb 14, 2014
- Abate by
- Apr 24, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
9020
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(3)(ii)(B): The employer did not inform employees who performed work under 29 CFR 1926.1101 of the location and quantity of asbestos containing material and/or presumed asbestos containing material present in the area and the precautions to be taken to insure that airborne asbestos is confined to the area: a) Workplace, 260 Route 10, Succasunna, NJ Employees removed the false ceiling grid from the 2nd floor West room. Ceiling tiles removed from this room by a subcontractor were found to contain 1.3% Chrysotile Asbestos. The employer failed to notify their employees that the ceiling tile contained asbestos, and the precautions to take to minimize airborne release of asbestos. Violation occurred on or about 12/2 and 12/3/2013
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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