PORTAGE WIRE SYSTEMS INC
4853 JOSEPH RD, ONEKAMA, MI 49675
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Inspection records
Feb 4, 2014#315376640Feb 4, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315376640$1,0405 viol.5 violations$1,040 in penalties
Inspection #315376640
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 4, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 4, 2014
- Closed
- Apr 3, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 27
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,600
- Penalties on Record
- $1,040
- Site Address
- 4853 Joseph Rd, Onekama, MI 49675
- Industry
- 336322
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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003407 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $800 | $320 | Apr 2, 2014 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081063201 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $800 | $320 | Apr 2, 2014 | - | - |
| 01003A | 4081400202 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,000 | $400 | Apr 2, 2014 | - | - |
| 01003B | 4081400402 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 2014 | - | - |
| 01003C | 4081400909 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 2014 | - | - |
Feb 24, 2012#312063845Feb 24, 2012Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#312063845$88018 viol.18 violations$880 in penalties
Inspection #312063845
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 24, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 7, 2012
- Closed
- Jul 5, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 14 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,900
- Penalties on Record
- $880
- Site Address
- 4853 Joseph Rd, Onekama, MI 49675
- Industry
- 336322
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 (7 of 18 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 4081003403 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $250 | $125 | Apr 24, 2012 | - | - |
| 01001B | 4081003405 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 2012 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081.711 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $250 | $125 | Apr 24, 2012 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081072701 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $250 | $125 | Apr 24, 2012 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081073101 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $250 | $100 | Apr 6, 2012 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081111504 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $200 | $80 | Apr 6, 2012 | - | - |
| 01006 | 4081263501 OSHA citation code: 4081263501 A | Serious | 2 | 2 | $200 | $100 | Apr 24, 2012 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 18 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 17, 1998#125033092Mar 17, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125033092$8006 viol.6 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #125033092
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 17, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 17, 1998
- Closed
- Jun 16, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 4853 Joseph Rd, Onekama, MI 49675
- 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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003403 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | May 6, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081003409 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | May 6, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081264501 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | May 6, 1998 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | May 6, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081215401 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1998 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081213101 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1998 | - | - |
Dec 19, 1991#114775844Dec 19, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114775844$1,02011 viol.11 violations$1,020 in penalties
Inspection #114775844
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 19, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 19, 1991
- Closed
- Mar 17, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 19
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 repeat, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,020
- Penalties on Record
- $1,020
- Site Address
- 4853 Joseph Rd, Onekama, MI 49675
- 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 (7 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081.11 OSHA citation code: 40810011 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Feb 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081072701 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $120 | $120 | Feb 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081073101 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081246101 | Repeat | 3 | 3 | $600 | $600 | Feb 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 03001 | 4081003201 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 03002 | 4081003601 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 03003 | 4081.123 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 18, 1990#110719010Oct 18, 1990Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#110719010$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110719010
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 18, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 9, 1990
- Closed
- Jan 2, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 19
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4853 Joseph Rd, Onekama, MI 49675
- 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.
Jul 27, 1990#108031394Jul 27, 1990Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#108031394$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #108031394
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 27, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 27, 1990
- Closed
- Oct 3, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 17
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4853 Joseph Road, Onekama, MI 49675
- 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.
Dec 18, 1989#110689205Dec 18, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#110689205$80015 viol.15 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #110689205
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 18, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 4, 1990
- Closed
- Jan 31, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 4853 Joseph Rd, Onekama, MI 49675
- 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 (7 of 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003403 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $150 | $150 | Jun 13, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081003405 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | Mar 10, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081246101 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $100 | $100 | Jun 13, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081263101 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $150 | $150 | Apr 13, 1990 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081.11 OSHA citation code: 40810011 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Mar 10, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4082211101 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1990 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4082231101 | Other | 1 | 18 | $50 | $50 | Mar 10, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
Understanding These Penalties
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.
7 inspections, 1989 to 2014. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.