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SOUTHWESTERN WIRE, INC.
$70,613
penalties
72
viol.
12
insp.

SOUTHWESTERN WIRE, INC.

3505 N INTERSTATE 35, NORMAN, OK 73069NAICS 331222 Steel Wire Drawing

Inspections
12
Jul 2000 to Jan 2024 · 9 safety, 3 health
Violations
72
across 12 inspections
Penalties on record
$70,613
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 29Willful 20Repeat 1Other 22

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Inspection records

Aug 1, 2000Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#303637805$17,50011 viol.

Inspection #303637805

Dates

Opened
Aug 1, 2000
Closing Conference Date
Oct 16, 2000
Contested
Feb 6, 2001
Final Order
Dec 14, 2001
Closed
Feb 28, 2002

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
160
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
11
Violation Types
4 serious, 4 willful, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$161,100
Penalties on Record
$17,500
Site Address
3505 N Interstate 35, Norman, OK 73069
Industry
331222 Steel Wire Drawing

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.

Violations

Violation list (11 of 11 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious12$2,250$285Apr 21, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
010021910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A05
Serious22$1,350$160Jan 31, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
010031910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I
Serious134$4,500$585Mar 22, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
010041910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IB
Serious144$4,500$585Feb 20, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
020011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I
Willful319$49,500$5,295Jan 22, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02002A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Willful1534$49,500$5,295Mar 22, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02002B1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 I
Willful111$0$0Feb 10, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
020031910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Willful565$49,500$5,295Jan 31, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
030011910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V
Other14$0$0Jan 22, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
030021910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 N02 II
Other11$0$0Feb 20, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
030031910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01
Other13$0$0Jan 31, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
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Jul 5, 2000Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#302390422$17,50033 viol.

Inspection #302390422

Dates

Opened
Jul 5, 2000
Closing Conference Date
Oct 16, 2000
Contested
Feb 6, 2001
Final Order
Dec 14, 2001
Closed
Feb 28, 2002

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
160
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
33
Violation Types
10 serious, 16 willful, 7 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$138,150
Penalties on Record
$17,500
Site Address
3505 N Interstate 35, Norman, OK 73069
Industry
331222 Steel Wire Drawing

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.

Chemical Exposure Sampling6 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Benzene180ppm
Gravimetric DeterminationQC60 - 3.5837mg/m³
Hydrogen Chloride110 - 2.6901ppm
Sample WeightQC60 - 3.214mg
Sulfur Dioxide60
Vinyl Chloride90ppm
Zinc Oxide Fume70 - 3.5837mg/m³
Zinc Oxide (Total Dust)22.565 - 3.1948mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (25 of 33 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q02
Serious1160$2,250$285Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
010021910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q09 I
Serious16$1,350$160Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
01003A1910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q07
Serious2160$1,800$200Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
01003B1910.124
General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations
OSHA citation code: 19100124 F
Serious330$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
01003C1910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I
Serious130$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
01003D1910.1027
Cadmium
OSHA citation code: 19101027 M04 I
Serious130$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
010041910.124
General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations
OSHA citation code: 19100124 G01
Serious230$2,250$285Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
01005A1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Serious230$2,250$285Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
01005B1910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01
Serious230$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
010061910.1030
Bloodborne Pathogens
OSHA citation code: 19101030 F02 I
Serious310$2,250$285Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02001A1910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q03 II
Willful114$63,000$8,000Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02001B1910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q03 III
Willful114$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02001C1910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q03 IV
Willful114$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02001D1910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q03 VI
Willful114$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02001E1910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q03 VII
Willful114$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02001F1910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q03 IX
Willful114$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02001G1910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q10
Willful114$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02002A1910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 I
Willful220$63,000$8,000Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02002B1910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 III
Willful22$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02002C1910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 V
Willful26$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02002D1910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q08 I
Willful2160$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02002E1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 F01
Willful640$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02002F1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 K03
Willful36$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02002G1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 K05 II
Willful318$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001
02002H1910.1030
Bloodborne Pathogens
OSHA citation code: 19101030 G02 IV
Willful112$0$0Feb 5, 2001Feb 6, 2001Dec 14, 2001

Showing the 25 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 33 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

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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).

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.

Standards cited

1910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response15 citations · $19,145
1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)10 citations · $25,006
1910.134Respiratory Protection9 citations · $0

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
71
Substances
10
Inspections
2

Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer6.0
Industry average3.1
Penalties per inspection
This employer$5,884
Industry average$2,943

Primary Metal Manufacturing, 9,284 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

BLS 2024 survey: steel wire drawing reported 4.3 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 10.8%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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