121 WALLACE STREET, STERLING, IL 61087
NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY has had 38 OSHA inspections since Mar 7, 1973, resulting in 345 violations and $462,528 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.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conferences, settlements, or adjudication. Having an inspection record is common in regulated industries and does not by itself indicate unsafe conditions. This is not an official OSHA resource and does not constitute legal advice.
| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 1910.179Overhead and Gantry Cranes | 41 | $305,760 |
| 1910.252Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements | 29 | $680 |
| 1910.23Ladders | 21 | $73,270 |
| 1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus | 20 | $2,395 |
| 1910.1025Lead | 19 | $4,200 |
| 1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment | 15 | $2,600 |
| 1910.184Slings | 11 | $2,200 |
| 1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) | 11 | $2,908 |
| 1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks | 10 | $1,200 |
| 1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements | 10 | $7,500 |
| ID | Opened | Type | Scope | Viol. | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #302605720 | May 5, 2000 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #113457808 | Feb 28, 2000 | Complaint | Partial | 1 | $1,000 |
| #113459002 | Sep 20, 1999 | Accident | Partial | 2 | $5,000 |
| #113452809 |
Incident investigation summaries linked to this employer through OSHA accident and injury enforcement data.
Employee burned when hydraulic fluid vapor ignites
Employee killed in fall from crane trolley catwalk
Employee dies in 10 foot fall while moving ladder
Employee burned to death by arc furnace
Employee struck and killed by falling piece of sludge
Furnace panel wall fell on employee; skull fractured
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data. See data reference for matching and methodology details.
OSHA collected 239 air monitoring samples across 2 inspections, testing for 17 substances. These include personal breathing zone and area air monitoring samples collected during OSHA inspections. View individual inspection pages for detailed sample results and exposure measurements.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). Includes personal and area air monitoring samples only. Linked via inspection number (exact government key).
Illinois operates a partial state plan covering public sector employees only. Private-sector employers are under federal OSHA jurisdiction. Federal OSHA conducts all inspections and enforcement for private-sector workplaces. Illinois has major manufacturing, transportation, and construction sectors that see significant OSHA enforcement activity.
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| Aug 12, 1998 |
| Complaint |
| Partial |
| 9 |
| $300,000 |
| #113463236 | Jul 8, 1998 | Complaint | Partial | 6 | $4,200 |
| #113452130 | Feb 5, 1998 | Unprogrammed Related | Partial | 1 | $0 |
| #122314701 | Jul 23, 1996 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #122313919 | May 1, 1996 | Complaint | Partial | 3 | $100,000 |
| #122309826 | Jul 20, 1995 | Complaint | Partial | 4 | $788 |
| #122104060 | Feb 23, 1995 | Accident | Partial | 2 | $7,500 |
| #122306962 | Feb 1, 1995 | Complaint | Partial | 2 | $2,100 |
| #102999356 | Jun 17, 1994 | Complaint | Partial | 1 | $1,100 |
| #122103062 | Feb 24, 1994 | Complaint | Partial | 1 | $5,000 |
| #109635219 | Dec 2, 1992 | Complaint | Partial | 9 | $2,500 |
| #103198396 | Aug 24, 1990 | Referral | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #103203295 | Jul 12, 1990 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #103200515 | Oct 11, 1989 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #103363263 | Feb 16, 1989 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #103356341 | Sep 27, 1988 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #103357653 | Sep 27, 1988 | Follow-Up | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #101523934 | May 5, 1988 | Accident | Partial | 1 | $0 |
| #101412021 | Oct 14, 1987 | Programmed Other | Complete | 187 | $27,700 |
| #2290096 | Jan 29, 1987 | Follow-Up | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #100081801 | Dec 15, 1986 | Accident | Partial | 7 | $1,170 |
| #2433811 | May 14, 1986 | Accident | Partial | 1 | $900 |
| #100080845 | Dec 9, 1985 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #15654320 | May 13, 1981 | Planned | Complete | 19 | $0 |
| #15700628 | Nov 18, 1980 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #15699549 | Dec 20, 1979 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #15699531 | Dec 20, 1979 | Follow-Up | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #15730575 | Nov 15, 1979 | Planned | Partial | 10 | $1,120 |
| #15687767 | Oct 17, 1979 | Planned | Partial | 7 | $0 |
| #15688542 | Jan 10, 1979 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #15697162 | Jun 2, 1976 | Accident | Partial | 1 | $600 |
| #15704109 | Dec 8, 1975 | Planned | Complete | 63 | $890 |
| #214726267 | Dec 12, 1974 | Follow-Up | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #214726101 | Oct 30, 1974 | Complaint | Complete | 4 | $690 |
| #214713638 | Mar 7, 1973 | Accident | Complete | 4 | $270 |
