Silver Spring, Maryland · Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction · NAICS 237130
Since 2009, OSHA inspectors have visited Decisive Communications, Inc. in Maryland 5 times.
The most recent inspection opened on May 26, 2021 after a complaint, in Ijamsville.
In all, OSHA issued 15 citation items: 10 serious and 5 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $17,225; today they stand at $8,636, 50% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.268 (telecommunications), 5 times.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,078 penalty. Decisive Communications, Inc. averages $1,290 across 3 cited inspections.
Decisive Communications, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company9416 Doctor Perry Road, Ijamsville, MD 21754 · Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $1,425 | $725 | Jul 27, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 5-503(A) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 27, 2021 | Final |
9416 Doctor Perry Road, Ijamsville, MD 21754 · Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,350 | Dec 6, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 6, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 6, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 6, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 6, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 6, 2016 | Final |
Across From 5600 Stone Road, Frederick, MD 21703 · Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.268(c)(2) · Telecommunications |
Serious | $2,850 | $1,796 | Sep 30, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.268(c)(3) · Telecommunications |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 2016 | Final |
8616 2nd Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 · Other Building Equipment Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) · Eye and face protection in construction |
Serious | $700 | $490 | May 12, 2014 | Closed |
Corner Of Aston Manor Drive And Gateshead Manor Wa, Silver Spring, MD 20904 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 25, 2009: Burn - electrical fault in underground power line
Some employees working for two contractors opened an excavation to access underg round fiber-optic cables. One of the workers located what he thought to be the t elecommunication conduit. Another conduit was approximately 75 millimeters away. The worker used a cordless drill to drill into the conduit so that he could see the line. Unfortunately, he had drilled into a 7,500-volt underground power lin e. An electrical fault occurred, and the ensuing electric arc burned the employe e's right hand, right arm, and face. He was hospitalized with first- and third d egree burns and received skin graphs on his hand. The electric arc also burned a n employee from the other contractor. He was hospitalized with first- and second -degree burns to his neck, face, and ear.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.268(c) · Telecommunications |
Serious | $2,750 | $1,195 | Oct 28, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.268(e) · Telecommunications |
Serious | $2,750 | $1,195 | Oct 28, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.268(f)(1) · Telecommunications |
Serious | $2,750 | $1,195 | Oct 28, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.651(b)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $1,750 | $690 | Oct 28, 2009 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Ijamsville site logged 9 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 144 workers: 6.5 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.0 for its industry. Those cases cost 181 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decisive Communications Inc. Ijamsville · 2025 | 144 | 9 | 3 | 6.5 | 1.0 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
(b) Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2)
(2) Guard design. The safety guard shall cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections. The safety guard shall be mounted so as to maintain proper alignment with the wheel, and the strength of the fastenings shall exceed the strength of the guard, except:
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.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.