How many OSHA inspections has DAVIS WIRE CORPORATION had?

DAVIS WIRE CORPORATION has been inspected 50 times by OSHA between Jul 18, 1991 and Oct 23, 2025, with 152 violations and $301,685 in penalties on record.

Why are lockout/tagout violations so common in manufacturing?

Lockout/tagout (29 CFR 1910.147) is consistently among the most cited standards in manufacturing because it applies to virtually every piece of powered equipment. Common violations include lack of written energy control procedures for specific machines, failure to train authorized and affected employees, failure to conduct periodic inspections of energy control procedures, and using inadequate lockout devices. The standard's detailed requirements make full compliance challenging for facilities with diverse equipment.

How does California's OSHA program differ from federal OSHA?

California operates Cal/OSHA (the Division of Occupational Safety and Health), an OSHA-approved state plan that covers both private and public sector workers. Cal/OSHA standards must be at least as effective as federal standards, and in many cases California has adopted more protective requirements. Cal/OSHA conducts its own inspections and sets its own penalty amounts, which may differ from federal OSHA.

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

What is a Repeat violation under OSHA?

A Repeat violation is issued when an employer has been previously cited for a substantially similar condition within the past five years. Repeat violations carry penalties up to $165,514 per violation for 2025. OSHA checks the employer's inspection history across all establishments to determine whether a prior citation for a similar hazard exists.

What do high OSHA penalty amounts indicate?

Higher penalty amounts typically result from Willful or Repeat violations, which carry maximums of $165,514 per violation (2025). Large penalty totals can also result from multiple Serious violations cited during a single inspection. Penalty amounts reflect OSHA's assessment of the severity and nature of the hazards found, not necessarily the overall safety culture of the employer. Employers may contest penalties through informal conference or formal proceedings.

DAVIS WIRE CORPORATION

$301,685

Penalties

152

Violations

Inspections

DAVIS WIRE CORPORATION

5555 N IRWINDALE AVE, IRWINDALE, CA 91706

NAICS 332618: Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing - Records current through Oct 23, 2025

DAVIS WIRE CORPORATION has had 50 OSHA inspections since Jul 18, 1991, resulting in 152 violations and $301,685 in penalties on record.

As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.

44Serious

0Willful

7Repeat

101

Standard	Citations	Penalties
3203Injury and Illness Prevention Program	9	$19,870
3314The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout	8	$24,360
4075Gears and Sprockets	5	$3,010
3273Working Area	4	$2,800
6151Portable Fire Extinguishers	4	$250
3578Permissible Wheel Exposure for Periphery Grinding	4	$3,700
3210Guardrails at Elevated Locations	3	$1,780
3942	3	$2,050
3328Machinery and Equipment	3	$2,465
2340.23	3	$4,210

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#348565490	Oct 23, 2025	Accident	Partial	3	$38,300
#348479197	Sep 3, 2025	Accident	Partial	2	$8,125
#348228164	May 6, 2025	Accident	Partial	3	$36,000
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