SPRAGUE ELECTRIC CO
87 MARSHALL ST, North Adams, MA 01247
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Inspection records
Mar 9, 1988#102863057Mar 9, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#102863057$3605 viol.5 violations$360 in penalties
Inspection #102863057
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 9, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 22, 1988
- Closed
- May 26, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 370
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $360
- Penalties on Record
- $360
- Site Address
- 1600 Curran Memorial Highway, 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling11 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethylformamide | 2 | 0.6 - 8.6 | ppm |
| Ethyl Acetate | 2 | 5.3 - 9.4 | ppm |
| Formaldehyde | 3 | 0.02 - 0.09 | ppm |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | 2 | 25.9 - 29.8 | ppm |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 6 | 0 - 0.0057 | mg/m³ |
| Methyl Alcohol | 2 | 31.5 - 80.7 | ppm |
| Nitric Acid | 2 | 0 | |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Tin, inorganic compounds (except oxides) (as Sn) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Trichloroethylene | 10 | 9.7 - 83.7 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VII | Serious | 1 | 2 | $180 | $180 | May 5, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $180 | $180 | Apr 15, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 3 | 370 | $0 | $0 | Apr 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 5, 1988 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1988 | - | - |
Oct 30, 1984#1829159Oct 30, 1984Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#1829159$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1829159
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 30, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 30, 1984
- Closed
- Feb 19, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,550
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Brown St, North Adams, MA 01247
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B06 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 10, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 F01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 10, 1984 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J02 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 4, 1984 | - | - |
Sep 21, 1982#10610947Sep 21, 1982Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#10610947$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10610947
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 21, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 22, 1982
- Closed
- Nov 22, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,650
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 87 Marshall 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.
Apr 16, 1980#10609774Apr 16, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#10609774$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10609774
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- May 2, 1980
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 87 Marshall Street, 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.
Mar 8, 1977#10607869Mar 8, 1977Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#10607869$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10607869
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 8, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 15, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,600
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 87 Marshall 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.
Aug 29, 1973#10439859Aug 29, 1973Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#10439859$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10439859
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 29, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 29, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 1,400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 87 Marshall Street, North Adams, MA 01247
- 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 16, 1973#10439214Jul 16, 1973Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10439214$57524 viol.24 violations$575 in penalties
Inspection #10439214
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 16, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 16, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 1,400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 24
- Violation Types
- 24 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $575
- Penalties on Record
- $575
- Site Address
- 87 Marshall Street, 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 (7 of 24 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 7 | - | $50 | $50 | Aug 28, 1973 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 2 | - | $40 | $40 | Aug 28, 1973 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B02 | Other | 1 | - | $45 | $45 | Sep 26, 1973 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 21, 1973 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 6 | - | $35 | $35 | Aug 28, 1973 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IV | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 21, 1973 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 F | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 7, 1973 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 24 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
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.
7 inspections, 1973 to 1988. 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.