ARK-LES SWITCH CORP
51 WATER ST, Watertown, MA 02172
Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology
Inspection records
May 28, 1981#10103877May 28, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10103877$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10103877
Dates
- Opened
- May 28, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- May 28, 1981
- Closed
- Jul 7, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 51 Water St, Watertown, MA 02172
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 1981 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 1981 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 VC | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 1981 | - | - |
Aug 20, 1976#10229102Aug 20, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#10229102$402 viol.2 violations$40 in penalties
Inspection #10229102
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 20, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 20, 1976
- Closed
- Feb 15, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 478
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $40
- Penalties on Record
- $40
- Site Address
- P2, Watertown, MA 02172
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VII | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 27, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D10 | Other | 1 | - | $40 | $40 | Oct 25, 1976 | - | - |
Aug 20, 1976#10034247Aug 20, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10034247$11510 viol.10 violations$115 in penalties
Inspection #10034247
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 20, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 20, 1976
- Closed
- Feb 15, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 478
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $115
- Penalties on Record
- $115
- Site Address
- P2, Watertown, MA 02172
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B02 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 13, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q05 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 13, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 13, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 19 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 12, 1976 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Other | 35 | - | $35 | $35 | Oct 12, 1976 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A04 | Other | 5 | - | $45 | $45 | Oct 12, 1976 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 12, 1976 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Other | 9 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 12, 1976 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 C02 IV | Other | 2 | - | $35 | $35 | Oct 12, 1976 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 040010 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 13, 1976 | - | - |
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About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
3 inspections, 1976 to 1981. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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