Establishment profile
IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO, INC.
863 WASHINGTON STREET, CANTON, MA, 02021
334511 — Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
Summary
IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO, INC. has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 49 years of recorded history, with $45 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 78 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
17% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 12 distinct standards shown · 12 citations in this view · $45 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | $45 | Nov 1976 | Nov 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1976 | Nov 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 B04 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1976 | Nov 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 K02 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1976 | Nov 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0144 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1976 | Nov 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1976 | Nov 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 K01 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1976 | Nov 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 B | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1976 | Nov 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 024016 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1976 | Nov 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 040004 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1976 | Nov 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0005 A | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1976 | Nov 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 B 037013 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1976 | Nov 1976 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3345 within MA. Peer group: 78 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO., INC. 863 WASHINGTON ST · CANTON, MA, 02021 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseFMS TR-333 HYDROHPONE SYTACTIC DISCcontract · Last action 2015-09-08$138,600
- Department of Defense4517348191!DOME,SONARcontract · Last action 2011-03-25$125,426
- Department of DefenseHYDROPHONE SYNTACTIC DISC - FMScontract · Last action 2022-03-03$91,950
- Department of DefenseDISC, SYNTACTICcontract · Last action 2010-07-27$84,000
- Department of DefenseSYNTACTIC DISCcontract · Last action 2008-09-23$84,000
- Department of DefenseFASIRING ASSEMBLYcontract · Last action 2010-12-08$73,313
- Department of DefenseHYDROPHONE SYNTACTIC DISC - FMScontract · Last action 2023-07-07$64,300
- Department of DefenseHYDROPHONE SYNTACTIC DISC UScontract · Last action 2025-03-14$63,994
- Department of Defense8504182423!DOME,SONARcontract · Last action 2017-03-06$56,754
- Department of DefenseFMS TR-333 HYDROHPONE SYTACTIC DISCcontract · Last action 2018-05-08$52,900
- Department of DefenseDISC, SYNTACTICcontract · Last action 2009-09-22$42,000
- Department of Defense4516475408!FLOATATION,SUPPORTcontract · Last action 2010-12-21$35,100
- Department of DefenseAUV WING ASSEMBLYcontract · Last action 2022-09-28$33,990
- Department of DefenseFOAM INSTILLATION-Bcontract · Last action 2014-04-16$32,240
- Department of DefenseFMS TR-333 HYDROHPONE SYTACTIC DISCcontract · Last action 2018-12-31$29,588
- Department of DefenseFMS TR-333 HYDROHPONE SYTACTIC DISCcontract · Last action 2016-06-20$27,450
- Department of Defense8507955699!DOME,SONARcontract · Last action 2021-04-28$26,350
- Department of DefenseHYDROPHONE SYNTACTIC DISC FMScontract · Last action 2025-03-14$24,814
- Department of DefenseSYNTACTIC DISKcontract · Last action 2021-04-29$24,181
- Department of DefenseAUV WING ASSEMBLYcontract · Last action 2025-09-09$23,505
- Department of Defense4521436992!BOAcontract · Last action 2012-05-30$19,918
- Department of Defense8505772822!ABSORBER,RADIO FREQcontract · Last action 2018-08-13$16,317
- Department of Defense8506051675!ABSORBER,RADIO FREQcontract · Last action 2018-11-13$14,616
- Department of Defense8508982815!ABSORBER,RADIO FREQcontract · Last action 2022-07-25$13,900
- Department of Defense8500827992!FLOAT,MINE SWEEPINGcontract · Last action 2014-04-08$13,840
- Department of Defense4516216011!FLOATATION,SUPPORTcontract · Last action 2010-11-22$13,600
- Department of Defense4523545573!FLOAT,MINE SWEEPINGcontract · Last action 2013-01-29$13,275
- Department of Defense4519056354!SUPPORT STAcontract · Last action 2011-09-14$12,800
- Department of Defense8511778290!ABSORBER, RADIO FREQUENCYcontract · Last action 2025-11-25$12,495
- Department of Defense8507203126!ABSORBER,RADIO FREQcontract · Last action 2020-02-27$12,218
- Department of Defense8500864847!FLOAT,MINE SWEEPINGcontract · Last action 2014-04-17$12,110
- Department of Defense8503205336!FLOAT,MINE SWEEPINGcontract · Last action 2016-05-04$11,946
- Department of DefenseNAVY REQUIREMENTS.contract · Last action 2007-12-06$11,850
- Department of Defense4516997800!FLOATATION,SUPPORTcontract · Last action 2011-02-18$11,700
- Department of Defense8503472142!ABSORBER,RADIO FREQcontract · Last action 2016-07-27$11,388
- Department of Defense8504589377!ABSORBER,RADIO FREQcontract · Last action 2017-07-20$11,221
- Department of DefenseFOAM INSTILLATION-Bcontract · Last action 2012-07-23$11,100
- Department of Defense8505029592!ABSORBER,RADIO FREQcontract · Last action 2017-12-14$10,992
- Department of Defense8511580921!ABSORBER,RADIO FREQcontract · Last action 2025-08-18$10,416
- Department of Defense4521701000!BOAcontract · Last action 2012-06-28$10,374
- Department of Defense8504438629!ABSORBER,RADIO FREQcontract · Last action 2017-05-25$10,076
- Department of Defense8502398570!ABSORBER,RADIO FREQcontract · Last action 2015-08-12$10,074
- Department of Defense8502398013!FOAM,STARBOARD TOP QUARTER STcontract · Last action 2015-08-12$9,695
- Department of Defense8506026974!FLOAT,MINE SWEEPINGcontract · Last action 2018-11-02$9,660
- Department of Defense8503368472!ABSORBER,RADIO FREQcontract · Last action 2016-06-24$9,636
- Department of Defense8510844178!ABSORBER,RADIO FREQcontract · Last action 2024-08-22$9,500
- Department of DefenseSUPPORT, LWR UMBILIcontract · Last action 2017-11-03$9,490
- Department of Defense8503551915!ABSORBER,RADIO FREQcontract · Last action 2016-08-18$9,417
- Department of Defense8504934856!ABSORBER,RADIO FREQcontract · Last action 2017-11-14$9,344
- Department of Defense8503593847!FOAM,BUOYANCY,MARINcontract · Last action 2016-08-30$9,275
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 334511 - SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-01-21. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-15 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-08-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-12-15 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-05-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-05-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-11-10 | Planned | 12 | — | $45 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $45 in total penalties.
- How does IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- IDEAL INSTRUMENT CO, INC. operates in the search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.5.