BALL AND SOCKET MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
493 WEST MAIN STREET, CHESHIRE, CT 06410
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Dec 7, 1990#109819342Dec 7, 1990Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#109819342$90010 viol.10 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #109819342
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 7, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 11, 1990
- Closed
- Jul 18, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 95
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 493 West Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410
- 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 (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 C | Serious | 2 | 6 | $360 | $200 | Apr 4, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Serious | 2 | 2 | $180 | $100 | Apr 4, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $360 | $200 | Apr 4, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Serious | 1 | 80 | $630 | $300 | Mar 28, 1991 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $180 | $100 | Apr 4, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A02 | Other | 2 | 95 | $90 | $0 | Mar 22, 1991 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 D | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1991 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Other | 1 | 80 | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 1991 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1991 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F09 | Other | 3 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 1991 | - | - |
Nov 13, 1990#109818591Nov 13, 1990Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#109818591$12,00050 viol.50 violations$12,000 in penalties
Inspection #109818591
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 26, 1990
- Closed
- Feb 2, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 98
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 50
- Violation Types
- 45 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $16,830
- Penalties on Record
- $12,000
- Site Address
- 493 West Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410
- 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 (25 of 50 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B03 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $540 | $440 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 F03 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $540 | $340 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Serious | 3 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E03 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B10 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $540 | $440 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C06 | Serious | 3 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 98 | $1,000 | $600 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 7 | 40 | $630 | $600 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 66 | 85 | $1,000 | $800 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 6 | 35 | $720 | $520 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A04 | Serious | 35 | 14 | $720 | $520 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 11 | 39 | $360 | $260 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01010A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B03 I | Serious | 3 | 33 | $1,000 | $600 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01010B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 | Serious | 5 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01010C | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 II | Serious | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01011A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B06 I | Serious | 9 | 40 | $1,000 | $600 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01011B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 I | Serious | 26 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01011C | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 III | Serious | 42 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01012A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Serious | 50 | 37 | $1,000 | $800 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01012B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Serious | 20 | 27 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01012C | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D03 | Serious | 57 | 37 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01012D | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D09 II | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1991 | - | - |
Showing the 25 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 50 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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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.
2 inspections, 1990 to 1990. 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.