CANTON, MA —
OSHA Inspection: ISLAND LIGHTING AND POWER SYSTEMS
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of ISLAND LIGHTING AND POWER SYSTEMS in 15 UNIVERSITY ROAD, CANTON, MA 02021 (NAICS 238210). OSHA activity number 346418288.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ISLAND LIGHTING AND POWER SYSTEMS
- Site address
- 15 UNIVERSITY ROAD
- City
- CANTON
- State
- MA
- ZIP
- 02021
- Mailing
- 14 SHIRE DRIVE, NORFOLK, MA 02056
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- 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
- 238210
- Employees
- 30
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.137 C02 VIII
- Issued
- Jun 7, 2023
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,250 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(viii):Electrical protective equipment was not subjected to periodic electrical tests. Test voltages and/or the maximum intervals between tests were not conducted in accordance with Table I-4 and Table I-5. Location: 15 University Ave, Canton MA The employer failed to ensure that electrical protective equipment (insulating gloves) were tested in accordance with Tables I-4 and I-5.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $6250
- — Z (S) $6250
1910.332 B01
- Issued
- Jun 7, 2023
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $10,938 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1):Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments: Location: 15 University Ave., Canton, MA The employer did not ensure that employees conducting maintenance on an energized three phase, 15kv transformer were trained and familiar in their safety-related work practices which resulted in an employee suffering an electrical shock injury.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $10938
- — Z (S) $10938
1910.333 A
- Issued
- Jun 7, 2023
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $10,938 · Current $7,500 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: Location: 15 University Ave Canton MA The employer did not ensure or employ safety-related work practices while two employees performed maintenance on an energized three phase, 15kv pad mounted transformer resulting in an electrical shock injury.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $7500
- — C (S) $10938
- — Z (S) $10938
1910.333 A01
- Issued
- Jun 7, 2023
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $10,938 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.333(a)(1): Live parts to which an employee was exposed were not deenergized before the employee worked on or near them: 15 University Ave., Canton, MA The employer did not ensure a 15kv pad mounted transformer was deenergized prior to employees beginning their work assignment resulting in an electrical shock injury.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $10938
- — Z (S) $10938
1910.333 C02
- Issued
- Jun 7, 2023
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $7,813 · Current $7,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2):The employer did not ensure that only qualified persons were working on energized circuits and that qualified persons were familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools Location: 15 University Ave. Canton, MA. The employer did not ensure that employees conducting maintenance on an energized three phase, 15kv pad mounted transformer were qualified and familiar in the work practices, techniques, PPE and proper use of tools which resulted in an employee suffering an electrical shock injury.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $7500
- — C (S) $7813
- — Z (S) $7813
1910.335 A01 I
- Issued
- Jun 7, 2023
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $10,938 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i):Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not using electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed: 15 University Ave, Canton, MA Employees were exposed to shock hazards (arc flash) while working within an energized 15kv pad mounted transformer cabinet without adequately rated electrical protective equipment.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $10938
- — Z (S) $10938
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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 346418288.
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