QUABBIN WIRE & CABLE INC
10 MAPLE ST., WARE, MA 01082
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Inspection records
Jan 13, 2016#341173870Jan 13, 2016Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#341173870$2,6951 viol.1 violation$2,695 in penalties
Inspection #341173870
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 13, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 13, 2016
- Final Order
- Mar 4, 2016
- Closed
- Mar 23, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 85
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,390
- Penalties on Record
- $2,695
- Site Address
- 10 Maple Street, Ware, MA 01082
- Industry
- 335929 Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 B02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,390 | $2,695 | Mar 18, 2016 | - | Mar 4, 2016 |
Apr 13, 2011#313209744Apr 13, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#313209744$4,1664 viol.4 violations$4,166 in penalties
Inspection #313209744
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 13, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 13, 2011
- Closed
- Jun 3, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 67
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,950
- Penalties on Record
- $4,166
- Site Address
- 10 Maple Street, Ware, MA 01082
- Industry
- 335929 Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing
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 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,785 | $1,250 | Jun 15, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,380 | $1,666 | Jun 15, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,785 | $1,250 | May 18, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 27, 2011 | - | - |
Jan 13, 1987#17929100Jan 13, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#17929100$06 viol.6 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17929100
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 13, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 18, 1987
- Closed
- Aug 12, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 10 Maple St., Ware, MA 01082
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling4 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butanone | 2 | 18.5 - 23 | ppm |
| Hexone | 3 | 2.3 - 3.47 | ppm |
| Methylene Chloride | 3 | 0 - 132 | ppm |
| Toluene | 3 | 0.513 - 25 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 D03 IIB | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 21, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I | Other | 3 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 22, 1987 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 22, 1987 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 22, 1987 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B05 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1987 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B10 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1987 | - | - |
Oct 2, 1979#10643955Oct 2, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#10643955$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10643955
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 2, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 2, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Maple St, Ware, MA 01082
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jul 31, 1979#10643831Jul 31, 1979Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10643831$40010 viol.10 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #10643831
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 31, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 31, 1979
- Closed
- Oct 2, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $400
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- Maple St, Ware, MA 01082
- 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 | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 4 | - | $160 | $160 | Sep 10, 1979 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 B03 | Serious | 1 | - | $120 | $120 | Sep 10, 1979 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 1979 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017 | Serious | 2 | - | $120 | $120 | Sep 10, 1979 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.24 OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 1979 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 D03 I | Other | 8 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1979 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 1979 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Other | 9 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 1979 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 040004 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 1979 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 040005 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 1979 | - | - |
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About these records
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
5 inspections, 1979 to 2016. 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).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: other communication and energy wire manufacturing reported 0.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 49.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source