This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1999. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Commonwealth Sprague Capacitor Safety Record

North Adams, MA

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 10/28/1999

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Commonwealth Sprague Capacitor in North Adams, Massachusetts has 58 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 40 classified as serious and $15,138 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 1999.

Commonwealth Sprague Capacitor, located in North Adams, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 1999. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 58 violations on file, 40 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $15,138.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

58 Violations
4 Inspections
40 Serious
$15,138 Penalties
Serious?
40 ($15,078)
Other-than-Serious?
18 ($60)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (11 total) since 1989
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1989
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1989
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1996
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1996
OSHA initially proposed $28,275 in penalties for Commonwealth Sprague Capacitor, later reduced to $15,138 — a 46% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
11 citations $520
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
5 citations $2,500
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $2,672
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
5 citations $880
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations $1,950
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/28/1999 Planned? North Adams, MA 9 $3,712
08/03/1999 Complaint? North Adams, MA 2 $1,625
03/04/1996 Complaint? North Adams, MA 27 $7,800
11/22/1989 Complaint? North Adams, MA 20 $2,000

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