Inspection #101412021
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a programmed other inspection of NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY at 121 Wallace St., Sterling, IL 61081 on Oct 14, 1987. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Oct 7, 1988.
OSHA documented 187 violations (75 serious, 1 willful, 1 repeat, 110 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $27,700.
This employer has 20+ other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 101412021
- Type
- Programmed Other (K)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Oct 14, 1987
- Closed
- Oct 7, 1988
- Total Violations
- 187
- Penalties on Record
- $27,700
- Initial Penalties
- $32,000
Establishment
- Address
- 121 Wallace St., Sterling, IL 61081
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Other Inspections of This Employer20+ on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #302605720 | May 5, 2000 | Accident (A) | No violations | |
| #113457808 | Feb 28, 2000 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $1,000 |
| #113459002 | Sep 20, 1999 | Accident (A) | 2 violations | $5,000 |
| #113452809 | Aug 12, 1998 | Complaint (B) | 9 violations | $300,000 |
| #113463236 | Jul 8, 1998 | Complaint (B) | 6 violations | $4,200 |
| #113452130 | Feb 5, 1998 | Unprogrammed Related (G) | 1 violation | |
| #122314701 | Jul 23, 1996 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #122313919 | May 1, 1996 | Complaint (B) | 3 violations | $100,000 |
| #122309826 | Jul 20, 1995 | Complaint (B) | 4 violations | $788 |
| #122104060 | Feb 23, 1995 | Accident (A) | 2 violations | $7,500 |
| #122306962 | Feb 1, 1995 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $2,100 |
| #102999356 | Jun 17, 1994 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $1,100 |
| #122103062 | Feb 24, 1994 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $5,000 |
| #109635219 | Dec 2, 1992 | Complaint (B) | 9 violations | $2,500 |
| #103198396 | Aug 24, 1990 | Referral (C) | No violations | |
| #103203295 | Jul 12, 1990 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #103200515 | Oct 11, 1989 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #103363263 | Feb 16, 1989 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #103356341 | Sep 27, 1988 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #103357653 | Sep 27, 1988 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
Enforcement Outcome
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Inspection closed Oct 7, 1988.
75 serious, 1 willful, 1 repeat, 110 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Violations
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.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $1,000 | $750 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $400 | $300 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $400 | $400 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A02 | Serious | $500 | $250 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A03 | Serious | $500 | $400 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05 | Serious | $500 | $400 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 B01 I | Serious | $400 | $300 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | $900 | $900 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | $400 | $300 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 VIII | Serious | $200 | $100 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C02 VII | Serious | $200 | $200 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 F | Other | $400 | $0 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Serious | $500 | $500 | Apr 25, 1988 | - | - |
| 01014 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 D03 | Serious | $400 | $300 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01015 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 D07 | Serious | $400 | $300 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01016A | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 C02 I | Serious | $500 | $500 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01016B | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 C03 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01016C | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 C05 | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01016D | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 E01 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01016E | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 F04 | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01017 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | $500 | $500 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01018 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | $100 | $100 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01019 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | $300 | $300 | Jun 10, 1988 | - | - |
| 01020 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M02 | Serious | $300 | $300 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01021 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 | Serious | $500 | $400 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01022 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M12 | Serious | $300 | $300 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01023 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q01 | Serious | $300 | $200 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01024 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 C02 | Serious | $600 | $600 | Aug 10, 1988 | - | - |
| 01025 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 D03 | Serious | $300 | $300 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01026 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 D04 II | Serious | $600 | $300 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01027 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 E06 I | Serious | $400 | $300 | Aug 10, 1988 | - | - |
| 01028 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 F06 II | Willful | $500 | $400 | Aug 10, 1988 | - | - |
| 01029 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G02 I | Serious | $600 | $450 | Aug 10, 1988 | - | - |
| 01030 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G06 | Serious | $700 | $700 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01031 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 H01 I | Serious | $300 | $300 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01032 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L02 II | Serious | $200 | $200 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01033 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 II | Serious | $500 | $400 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01034 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 VI | Serious | $500 | $250 | Apr 26, 1988 | - | - |
| 01035 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 IV | Serious | $500 | $500 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01036 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 VI | Serious | $400 | $400 | Jul 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01037 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 D | Serious | $400 | $400 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01038 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E02 II | Serious | $200 | $200 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01039 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E04 | Serious | $300 | $300 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01040 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E09 I | Serious | $200 | $150 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01041 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 F01 | Serious | $500 | $500 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01042A | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 F05 I | Serious | $500 | $500 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01042B | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 F05 III | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01042C | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 F05 V | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01043 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 I09 III | Serious | $200 | $150 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01044 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | $800 | $800 | Jun 10, 1988 | - | - |
| 01045 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A02 | Serious | $200 | $100 | Apr 15, 1988 | - | - |
| 01046 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | $500 | $500 | Jun 10, 1988 | - | - |
| 01047 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A04 | Serious | $300 | $300 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01048 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | $300 | $300 | Apr 26, 1988 | - | - |
| 01049 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C02 | Serious | $300 | $150 | Apr 25, 1988 | - | - |
| 01050 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | $700 | $500 | Apr 25, 1988 | - | - |
| 01051 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H03 | Serious | $400 | $400 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01052 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H04 | Serious | $400 | $200 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01053 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Serious | $400 | $300 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01054 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C03 | Serious | $300 | $300 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01055A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | $500 | $500 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01055B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01055C | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01056 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Serious | $300 | $200 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01057 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | $500 | $500 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01058 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 K01 | Serious | $300 | $300 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01059 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C03 | Serious | $500 | $500 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01060 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C04 | Serious | $400 | $300 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01061 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C05 V | Serious | $300 | $300 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01062 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 IA | Serious | $100 | $50 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01063 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 III | Serious | $300 | $300 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01064 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 I | Serious | $700 | $700 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01065A | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | $700 | $700 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01065B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J01 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01066 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 H02 | Serious | $700 | $500 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01067 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 IIIG | Serious | $300 | $200 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01068 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Serious | $200 | $200 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F01 I | Repeat | $200 | $200 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 03001A | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | $100 | $100 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 03001B | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 B02 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 03002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 03003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 03004 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 03005 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 03006 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A06 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 03007 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A07 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 03008 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1988 | - | - |
| 03009 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A09 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 03010 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E01 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 03011 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 03012 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 VIII | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 03013 | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C02 VII | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 03014 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D01 IV | Other | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 03015 | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 A04 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 25, 1988 | - | - |
| 03016 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B05 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 03017 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 F02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 03018 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1988 | - | - |
| 03019 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 03020 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 03021 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 100 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 187 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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.
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