BEKAERT STEEL WIRE CORP
I 40 AT LEE CREEK RD, Van Buren, AR 72956
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Inspection records
Mar 11, 1987#846097Mar 11, 1987Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#846097$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #846097
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 21, 1987
- Closed
- Jan 6, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 228
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- I-40 & Lee Creek Rd., Van Buren, AR 72956
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Chemical Exposure Sampling15 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Asbestos (all forms) | 63P / 3A | 0 | f/cc |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 6 | 0 - 0.0034 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 6 | 0 - 0.0639 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 6 | 0 - 0.0078 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 6 | 0 - 0.0363 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 D01 I | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Jan 21, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 K01 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Jan 21, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 H01 | Other | 4 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Dec 28, 1987 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Jan 19, 1988 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L02 I | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 1988 | - | - |
Feb 25, 1987#103251609Feb 25, 1987Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#103251609$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103251609
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 1987
- Closed
- Mar 2, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 227
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- I-40 & Lee Creek Rd., Van Buren, AR 72956
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jun 28, 1984#848572Jun 28, 1984Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#848572$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #848572
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 28, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 28, 1984
- Closed
- Jul 2, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 180
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hwy I 40 At Lee Creek Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
May 1, 1984#1618248May 1, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#1618248$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #1618248
Dates
- Opened
- May 1, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- May 2, 1984
- Closed
- Sep 11, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 217
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- I 40 & Lee Creek Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 53P / 2A | 0 - 0.031 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 53P / 2A | 0 - 0.038 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 3, 1984 | - | - |
Mar 11, 1982#16660631Mar 11, 1982Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#16660631$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16660631
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 11, 1982
- Closed
- Mar 16, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 177
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hwy I 40 At Lee Creek, Van Buren, AR 72956
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Feb 11, 1982#16622474Feb 11, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#16622474$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16622474
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 11, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 1982
- Closed
- Mar 19, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 177
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $180
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Interstate 40 At Lee Creek, Van Buren, AR 72956
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Other | 1 | - | $180 | $0 | Feb 27, 1982 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 1982 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 1982 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 1982 | - | - |
Dec 19, 1978#16619793Dec 19, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#16619793$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16619793
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 19, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 19, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 117
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- I 40 At Lee Creek Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Nov 7, 1978#16632937Nov 7, 1978Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#16632937$4802 viol.2 violations$480 in penalties
Inspection #16632937
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 1978
- Closed
- Dec 19, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $480
- Penalties on Record
- $480
- Site Address
- I 40 At Lee Creek Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | - | $240 | $240 | Dec 13, 1978 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | - | $240 | $240 | Dec 13, 1978 | - | - |
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
8 inspections, 1978 to 1987. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.