COMMONWEALTH SPRAGUE CAPACITOR, INC.
11 BROWN ST., NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247
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Oct 28, 1999#112888318Oct 28, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#112888318$3,7149 viol.9 violations$3,714 in penalties
Inspection #112888318
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 28, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 17, 1999
- Closed
- Aug 29, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 140
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,425
- Penalties on Record
- $3,714
- Site Address
- 11 Brown St., North Adams, MA 01247
- 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 (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,375 | $688 | Mar 10, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 8 | 4 | $1,375 | $688 | Mar 10, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 4 | 4 | $1,375 | $688 | Mar 10, 2000 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Serious | 5 | 3 | $1,100 | $550 | Dec 13, 1999 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,100 | $550 | Dec 13, 1999 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,100 | $550 | Dec 13, 1999 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 27 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 1999 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 13, 1999 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | 3 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1999 | - | - |
Aug 3, 1999#300506557Aug 3, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#300506557$1,6252 viol.2 violations$1,625 in penalties
Inspection #300506557
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 3, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 3, 1999
- Closed
- Nov 4, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,250
- Penalties on Record
- $1,625
- Site Address
- 11 Brown St., North Adams, MA 01247
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $975 | $488 | Sep 18, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 4 | 5 | $2,275 | $1,137 | Sep 18, 1999 | - | - |
Mar 4, 1996#102769593Mar 4, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102769593$7,80027 viol.27 violations$7,800 in penalties
Inspection #102769593
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 4, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 28, 1996
- Closed
- Jun 16, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 160
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 27
- Violation Types
- 17 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,600
- Penalties on Record
- $7,800
- Site Address
- 11 Brown St., North Adams, MA 01247
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 4 | 30.1102 - 47.8828 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (12 of 27 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,200 | $600 | Jul 15, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA | Serious | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 17, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | 2 | 5 | $1,200 | $600 | Jun 30, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 2 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,200 | $600 | Jul 30, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 17, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 H09 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,200 | $600 | Jun 1, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E03 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,200 | $600 | Jun 30, 1996 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1996 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,200 | $600 | Jun 17, 1996 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 2 | 8 | $1,600 | $800 | Jun 17, 1996 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 3 | 6 | $1,200 | $600 | Jun 17, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 27 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 22, 1989#17524653Nov 22, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#17524653$2,00020 viol.20 violations$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #17524653
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 22, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 4, 1990
- Closed
- Oct 31, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 160
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 15 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 11 Brown St., North Adams, MA 01247
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2 | 0 - 0.0039 | |
| Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate | 9 | 0 - 0.0017 |
Violations
Violation list (12 of 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 B03 | Serious | 3 | 6 | $200 | $200 | May 4, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $60 | $60 | Mar 26, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $100 | $100 | Apr 10, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E03 | Serious | 4 | 9 | $140 | $140 | May 11, 1990 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G04 | Serious | 2 | 9 | $140 | $140 | May 11, 1990 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 3 | 2 | $80 | $80 | Apr 10, 1990 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $80 | $80 | Apr 10, 1990 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $80 | $80 | Mar 10, 1990 | - | - |
| 01008B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1990 | - | - |
| 01009A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $360 | $360 | Apr 10, 1990 | - | - |
| 01009B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1990 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 150 | $100 | $100 | Mar 10, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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4 inspections, 1989 to 1999. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.