28 BOWDOIN STREET, BOSTON, MA 02114
NAICS 221122: Electric Power Distribution - Records current through Jul 12, 2022
NSTAR ELECTRIC has had 2 OSHA inspections since Oct 25, 2006, resulting in 3 violations and $159,529 in penalties on record.
As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.
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| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | 2 | $150,000 |
| 1910.269Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution | 1 | $9,529 |
| ID | Opened | Type | Scope | Viol. | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #346079783 | Jul 12, 2022 | Fatality/Catastrophe | Partial | 3 | $159,529 |
| #309571867 | Oct 25, 2006 | Unprogrammed Related | Partial | 0 | $0 |
Incident investigation summaries linked to this employer through OSHA accident and injury enforcement data.
Employee dies from severe burns, blood clot in arc flash
View inspection #346079783 →Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data. See data reference for matching and methodology details.
NAICS 221122: Utilities / Utilities
This sector comprises establishments that provide electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage removal. These establishments generate, transmit, and distribute these commodities.
Common workplace hazards include electrical shock and arc flash, working at heights on power lines and towers, and exposure to hazardous energy sources. Workers may also face risks from confined spaces, trenching for underground utilities, and chemical exposure in water treatment.
Utility employers must comply with OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910) and, for line construction, certain Construction standards (29 CFR 1926). Key areas include electrical power generation standards (1910.269), confined space entry (1910.146), lockout/tagout (1910.147), fall protection, and personal protective equipment. Electric utilities have specific training requirements for qualified electrical workers.
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