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Light Sources. Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Milford, Connecticut · Electric Lamp Bulb and Part Manufacturing · NAICS 335110

10inspections
113citation items
$41,740current penalties
Apr 18, 2023last inspection

Light Sources. Inc. has 10 OSHA inspections on record in Connecticut, the first in 1986.

OSHA's last visit started on Apr 18, 2023 after a complaint, in Orange.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 113 citation items: 68 serious, 6 repeat and 39 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $74,463 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $41,740, down 44%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.106, flammable liquids (19 items).

For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Light Sources. Inc. averages $23,000 over 1 cited inspection in that time.

Light Sources. Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Light Sources. Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1986 to 2023
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 346640626 OPENED APR 18, 2023Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 172 employees at the site · Closed Jan 25, 2024

37 Robinson Boulevard, Orange, CT 06477 · Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Serious$5,692$3,415Oct 18, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection
Serious$0$0Oct 18, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$5,692$3,415Oct 18, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Serious$15,625$9,340Oct 18, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$0$0Oct 18, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$5,692$3,415Oct 18, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(b) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$0$0Oct 18, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$5,692$3,415Oct 18, 2023Final

Inspection 312257678 OPENED AUG 4, 2008Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 169 employees at the site · Closed Dec 24, 2008

37 Robinson Blvd., Orange, CT 06477 · Electric Lamp Bulb and Part Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1) · Injury and illness log
Other-than-serious$700$350Dec 11, 2008Closed

Inspection 308757517 OPENED SEP 23, 2005Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 179 employees at the site · Closed Feb 14, 2006

37 Robbinson Blvd., Orange, CT 06477 · Electric Lamp Bulb and Part Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 29, 2005Closed

Inspection 123165953 OPENED JUN 1, 1994Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed Jan 5, 2011

70 Cascade Boulevard, Milford, CT 06460 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements)
Serious$900$450Jul 20, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$900$450Jul 20, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$900$450Jul 20, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$900$450Jul 20, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Repeat$1,200$900Jul 20, 1994Closed

Inspection 100993716 OPENED JAN 28, 1993Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Health · 118 employees at the site · Closed Jan 5, 2011

70 Cascade Boulevard, Milford, CT 06460 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iiia) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$1,200$600Feb 4, 1993Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Repeat$2,400$100Feb 4, 1993Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Repeat$2,400$1,000Feb 4, 1993Closed
Citation 2, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iib) · Bloodborne pathogens
Repeat$3,200$420Feb 4, 1993Closed
Citation 2, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iic) · Bloodborne pathogens
Repeat$0$0Feb 4, 1993Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Repeat$100$100Feb 4, 1993Closed

Inspection 113209225 OPENED JUN 18, 1992Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 110 employees at the site · Closed Jan 5, 2011

70 Cascade Boulevard, Milford, CT 06460 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(3) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(ii) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 14
29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 15
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 16
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 17
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$675$440Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 18a
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1) · Bloodborne pathogens
Serious$900$520Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 18b
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(3)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens
Serious$0$0Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 18c
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1) · Bloodborne pathogens
Serious$0$0Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 18d
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens
Serious$0$0Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.37(f)(4) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(2) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.157(d)(4) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 22, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 22, 1992Closed

Inspection 100993948 OPENED JAN 30, 1992Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 110 employees at the site · Closed Jan 5, 2011

70 Cascade Boulevard, Milford, CT 06460 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Serious$675$400Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(3) · Exit routes
Serious$675$400Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i) · Flammable liquids
Serious$675$400Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Serious$675$400Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
Serious$675$400Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2) · Sanitation
Serious$675$400Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Serious$675$400Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements)
Serious$675$400Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 9a
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$675$400Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 9b
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$0$0Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 9c
29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$0$0Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 10a
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
Serious$675$200Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 10b
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
Serious$0$0Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication
Serious$675$200Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(5)(i) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 24, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 24, 1992Closed

Inspection 100439637 OPENED JUL 1, 1986Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 64 employees at the site · Closed Mar 1, 1988

410 Main, Ansonia, CT 06401 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 26, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 26, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 26, 1986Closed
2 older inspections

Inspection 101678704 OPENED FEB 13, 1986Closed

Referral · Complete · Safety · 62 employees at the site · Closed Jan 28, 1987

410 Main, Ansonia, CT 06401 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$350$350Apr 22, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$0$0Apr 22, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$280$280Apr 22, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 22, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 22, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 22, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 22, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 22, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 22, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 22, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 8
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iib) · Welding fire safety
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 22, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 9
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 22, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 10
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 22, 1986Closed

Inspection 2326668 OPENED JAN 13, 1986Closed

Complaint · Complete · Health · 65 employees at the site · Closed Jul 23, 1987

410 Main, Ansonia, CT 06401 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a Serious$180$180Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 1c Serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 1d Serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(v) · Flammable liquids
Serious$360$360Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(6)(iv) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2d
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iva) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2e
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2f
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(5)(i) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2g
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2h
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2i
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(7)(ic) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2j
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 3a Serious$240$240Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 3b Serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards
Other-than-serious$60$60Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 3 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(iii) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 8
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 9
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 10
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 11
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 12
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed
Citation 10, item 1b Serious$0$0Mar 13, 1986Closed

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2025, the Orange site logged 5 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 141 workers: 3.9 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.9 for its industry. Those cases cost 6 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Light Sources, Incorporated
Orange · 2025
141 513.91.9

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1903.2 · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards

29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)

(a)(1) Each employer shall post and keep posted a notice or notices, to be furnished by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, informing employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the Act, and that for assistance and information, including copies of the Act and of specific safety and health standards, employees should contact the employer or the nearest office of the Department of Labor. Such notice or notices shall be posted by the employer in each establishment in a conspicuous place or places where notices to employees are customarily posted. Each employer shall take steps to insure that such notices are not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.

29 CFR 1904.29 · Injury and illness log

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1)

(b) Implementation—(1) What do I need to do to complete the OSHA 300 Log? You must enter information about your business at the top of the OSHA 300 Log, enter a one or two line description for each recordable injury or illness, and summarize this information on the OSHA 300-A at the end of the year.

29 CFR 1910.101 · Compressed gases (general requirements)

29 CFR 1910.101(b)

(b) Compressed gases. The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.

29 CFR 1910.103 · Hydrogen

29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens

29 CFR 1910.104 · Oxygen

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.108 · [Reserved]

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.138 · Gloves and hand protection

29 CFR 1910.141 · Sanitation

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

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