This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1994. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Narragansett Electric Safety Record

Providence, RI

F

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

Last inspected 08/11/1994

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Narragansett Electric in Providence, Rhode Island has 93 workplace safety violations across 17 inspections, with 4 classified as serious and $7,465 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1994.

Narragansett Electric, located in Providence, Rhode Island, was last inspected by OSHA in 1994. 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 93 violations on file, 4 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $7,465.

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.

93 Violations
17 Inspections
4 Serious
$7,465 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
87 ($2,965)
Serious?
4 ($4,300)
Repeat?
2 ($200)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1976
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 3 inspections (17 total) since 1976
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (13 total) since 1976
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1976
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1976
OSHA initially proposed $14,965 in penalties for Narragansett Electric, later reduced to $7,465 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
17 citations $540
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
13 citations $200
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
6 citations $100
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
6 citations
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
5 citations $30
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/11/1994 Unprogrammed Related? Providence, RI 0 $0
06/29/1993 Complaint? Providence, RI 3 $1,875
02/22/1993 Referral? Providence, RI 0 $0
06/25/1992 Referral? Providence, RI 7 $3,950
06/01/1987 Accident? Providence, RI 0 $0
03/12/1980 Complaint? Providence, RI 1 $0
12/11/1978 Follow-Up? Providence, RI 0 $0
04/25/1978 Accident? Providence, RI 2 $350
05/24/1977 Follow-Up? Providence, RI 6 $200
05/24/1977 Follow-Up? Providence, RI 1 $0
03/18/1976 Planned? Providence, RI 0 $0
02/10/1976 Planned? Providence, RI 2 $30
02/10/1976 Follow-Up? Providence, RI 0 $0
01/29/1976 Complaint? Providence, RI 22 $90
01/28/1976 Complaint? Providence, RI 48 $715
11/27/1973 Complaint? Providence, RI 1 $255
03/13/1973 Complaint? Providence, RI 0 $0

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