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Communication Network Solutions, LLC: OSHA inspections and violations

Durham, North Carolina · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · NAICS 238210

3inspections
16citation items
$5,975current penalties
Nov 29, 2016last inspection

Since 2011, OSHA inspectors have visited Communication Network Solutions, LLC in North Carolina 3 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Nov 29, 2016 after a complaint, in Mooresville.

In all, OSHA issued 16 citation items: 9 serious and 7 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $7,950; today they stand at $5,975, 25% less.

The rule cited most here is 1926.1053 (ladders in construction), 3 times.

Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,080 penalty. Communication Network Solutions, LLC averages $2,550 across 1 cited inspection.

Communication Network Solutions, LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Communication Network Solutions, LLC: OSHA citation items per year, 2011 to 2016
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 341945046 OPENED NOV 29, 2016Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 30 employees at the site · Closed Jul 10, 2017

477 Mazeppa Road, Mooresville, NC 28115 · Telecommunications · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 7F.605(I)(2)(D)
Other-than-serious$1,500$750Jan 27, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 7F.606(C)
Serious$2,800$1,800Jan 27, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 7F.609(G)(2)
Serious$0$0Jan 27, 2017Final

Inspection 316597681 OPENED AUG 1, 2012Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 84 employees at the site · Closed Dec 20, 2012

5017 Neal Road, Durham, NC 27705 · Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 7F0605 A
Serious$1,500$1,500Sep 27, 2012Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) · Ladders in construction
Serious$1,250$1,250Sep 27, 2012Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4) · Ladders in construction
Serious$0$0Sep 27, 2012Closed
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13) · Ladders in construction
Serious$0$0Sep 27, 2012Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 7F0605 B04
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 27, 2012Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 7F0605 B05
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 27, 2012Closed

Inspection 314875899 OPENED MAR 16, 2011Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 15 employees at the site · Closed Jul 18, 2011

4122 Bennett Memorial Rd., Durham, NC 27705 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding
Serious$300$225Apr 7, 2011Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$300$225Apr 7, 2011Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3) · Guarding of portable powered tools
Serious$300$225Apr 7, 2011Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 7, 2011Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) · Grounding and circuit protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 7, 2011Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 7, 2011Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1) · Exit route design
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 7, 2011Closed

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2021, the Durham site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 28 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.0 for its industry.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Communication Network Solutions, LLC
Durham · 2021
28 000.01.0
Communication Network Solutions
Durham · 2020
31 000.01.0

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1)

(c) General requirements. (1) The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.212(b)

(b) Anchoring fixed machinery. Machines designed for a fixed location shall be securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4)

(4) Work rests. On offhand grinding machines, work rests shall be used to support the work. They shall be of rigid construction and designed to be adjustable to compensate for wheel wear. Work rests shall be kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage. The work rest shall be securely clamped after each adjustment. The adjustment shall not be made with the wheel in motion.

29 CFR 1910.243 · Guarding of portable powered tools

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1926.1053 · Ladders in construction

Other electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors employers in North Carolina

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