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OSHA Inspection: CHARM SCIENCES, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of CHARM SCIENCES, INC. in 15 CHARLES STREET, NORTH ANDOVER, MA 659 ANDOVER STREET, LAWRENCE, MA 01843 (NAICS 325998). OSHA activity number 338933542.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
CHARM SCIENCES, INC.
Site address
15 CHARLES STREET, NORTH ANDOVER, MA 659 ANDOVER STREET
City
LAWRENCE
State
MA
ZIP
01843
Mailing
659 ANDOVER STREET, LAWRENCE, MA 01843

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B

When did the case open and close?

Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded

Establishment context

NAICS code
325998
Employees
238
Ownership type
A

Citations

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.132 A

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $6930.00 · Current $4100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):     Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered.    (a) Location - 659 Andover Street, Lawrence, MA:     On or about 3/5/2013, the employer failed to ensure that employees maintaining HVAC systems on the roof of the building were provided fall protection.    (b) Location - 15 Charm Street, North Andover, MA:    On or about 3/5/2013, the employer failed to ensure that employees maintaining HVAC systems on the roof of the building were provided fall protection.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $4100
  • — Z (S) $6930

1910.137 B02 VIII

Serious Gravity 1 2 instances 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2970.00 · Current $1780.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.137(b)(2)(viii):     Electrical protective equipment was not subjected to periodic electrical tests in accordance with Tables I-5 and I-6.    (a) Location - 659 Andover Street, Lawrence, MA:    On or about 3/15/2013, the employer failed to ensure that electrically insulated rubber gloves were tested every six months.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1780
  • — Z (S) $2970

1910.333 A

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $6930.00 · Current $4100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a):     Safety-related work practices were not employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work was performed near or on equipment or circuits which were or could be energized.    (a) Location - 659 Andover Street, Lawrence, MA:    On or about 3/15/2013, the employer failed to ensure that employees utilized electrically safe work practices while installing and maintaining electrical equipment within the facility.    (b) Location - 15 Charles Street, North Andover, MA:    On or about 3/15/2013, the employer failed to ensure that employees utilized electrically safe work practices while installing and maintaining electrical equipment within the facility.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $4100
  • — Z (S) $6930

1910.147 C04 I

Deleted Repeat Gravity 10 2 instances 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $13860.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):     Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.    (a) Location - 659 Andover Street, Lawrence, MA:    On or about 3/15/2013, the employer failed to develop and document procedures for the control of hazardous energy associated with the service and maintenance of HVAC systems.    (b) Location - 15 Charles Street, North Andover, MA:    On or about 3/15/2013, the employer failed to develop and document procedures for the control of hazardous energy associated with the service and maintenance of HVAC systems.    Charm Sciences, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311899694, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 9/10/2008, with respect to a workplace located at 659 Andover Street, Lawrence MA.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (R) $0
  • — Z (R) $13860

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Source

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 338933542.