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WIRE PRODUCTS MFG CORP
$51,974
penalties
127
viol.
17
insp.

WIRE PRODUCTS MFG CORP

106 N GENESEE, Merrill, WI 54452

Inspections
17
Feb 1974 to Sep 2010 · 12 safety, 5 health
Violations
127
across 17 inspections
Penalties on record
$51,974
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 86Willful 0Repeat 9Other 32

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Inspection records

Sep 21, 2010Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#312558356$4,3753 viol.

Inspection #312558356

Dates

Opened
Sep 21, 2010
Closing Conference Date
Sep 28, 2010
Closed
Dec 16, 2010

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
30
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 serious
Initial Penalties
$6,250
Penalties on Record
$4,375
Site Address
1000 Mathews Street, Merrill, WI 54452
Industry
332618 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing

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 (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA
Serious11$1,250$875Oct 24, 2010--
010021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious35$2,500$1,750Nov 22, 2010--
010031910.255
Resistance Welding
OSHA citation code: 19100255 B04
Serious35$2,500$1,750Dec 22, 2010--
May 5, 2005Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#306799537$1,8397 viol.

Inspection #306799537

Dates

Opened
May 5, 2005
Closing Conference Date
May 11, 2005
Closed
Jun 7, 2005

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
39

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
7 serious
Initial Penalties
$2,625
Penalties on Record
$1,839
Site Address
1000 Mathews Street, Merrill, WI 54452
Industry
332618 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing

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 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious11$875$613May 30, 2005--
01001B1910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious11$0$0May 30, 2005--
01002A1910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 C01
Serious11$875$613May 30, 2005--
01002B1910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 C02
Serious11$0$0May 30, 2005--
01002C1910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 C03
Serious11$0$0May 30, 2005--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Apr 7, 2003Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#304017171$00 viol.

Inspection #304017171

Dates

Opened
Apr 7, 2003
Closing Conference Date
Apr 7, 2003
Closed
Apr 7, 2003

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
41

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
Lincoln Storage, 1000 W. Mathews, Merrill, WI 54452
Industry
332618 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing

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.

May 23, 2000Programmed Other (K) · Partial scope, Health#300487196$00 viol.

Inspection #300487196

Dates

Opened
May 23, 2000
Closing Conference Date
May 24, 2000
Closed
Aug 24, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
78

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
Lincoln Storage, 1000 W. Mathews, Merrill, WI 54452
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Programmed Other Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a programmed other inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.

May 6, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#300484078$5,2004 viol.

Inspection #300484078

Dates

Opened
May 6, 1999
Closing Conference Date
May 6, 1999
Closed
Jun 21, 1999

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
130

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
2 serious, 2 repeat
Initial Penalties
$10,400
Penalties on Record
$5,200
Site Address
1000 Mathews Street, Merrill, WI 54452
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 (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious11$1,200$600May 31, 1999--
010021910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 IIIF
Serious11$2,800$1,400May 28, 1999--
020011910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IB
Repeat11$3,200$1,600May 29, 1999--
020021910.255
Resistance Welding
OSHA citation code: 19100255 B04
Repeat33$3,200$1,600Jun 2, 1999--
Dec 1, 1997Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#122474240$01 viol.

Inspection #122474240

Dates

Opened
Dec 1, 1997
Closing Conference Date
Dec 2, 1997
Closed
Jan 13, 1998

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
55
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1000 Mathews Street, Merrill, WI 54452
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.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 II
Other110$0$0Jan 12, 1998--
May 6, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#300480613$15,40032 viol.

Inspection #300480613

Dates

Opened
May 6, 1997
Closing Conference Date
May 9, 1997
Closed
Dec 9, 1997

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
100
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
32
Violation Types
25 serious, 7 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$28,800
Penalties on Record
$15,400
Site Address
1000 Mathews Street, Merrill, WI 54452
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

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.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 32 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I
Serious110$1,600$1,200Oct 14, 1997--
010021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious16$1,200$600Oct 14, 1997--
010031910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05
Serious13$1,200$400Aug 18, 1997--
010041910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 B01
Serious530$1,200$600Sep 16, 1997--
010071910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 III
Serious21$1,200$600Sep 16, 1997--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 32 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Aug 31, 1994Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#122484819$9,90012 viol.

Inspection #122484819

Dates

Opened
Aug 31, 1994
Closing Conference Date
Sep 1, 1994
Closed
Feb 23, 1995

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
100
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
12
Violation Types
12 serious
Initial Penalties
$9,900
Penalties on Record
$9,900
Site Address
Lincoln Storage, 1000 W. Mathews, Merrill, WI 54452
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

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.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 12 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Serious16$1,200$1,200Feb 21, 1995--
01001B1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Serious16$0$0Dec 15, 1994--
01001C1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 E03
Serious16$0$0Dec 15, 1994--
010021910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I
Serious16$1,200$1,200Feb 21, 1995--
010031910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I
Serious110$1,200$1,200Feb 21, 1995--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Feb 3, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#106507262$3,15012 viol.

Inspection #106507262

Dates

Opened
Feb 3, 1994
Closing Conference Date
Feb 3, 1994
Closed
Apr 6, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
69

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
12
Violation Types
8 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$5,400
Penalties on Record
$3,150
Site Address
Lincoln Storage, 1000 W. Mathews, Merrill, WI 54452
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 (5 of 12 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04
Serious11$900$500Mar 22, 1994--
01001B1910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09
Serious12$0$0Mar 22, 1994--
010021910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 B02
Serious22$900$550Mar 22, 1994--
01003A1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01
Serious22$900$550Mar 22, 1994--
01003B1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I
Serious22$0$0Mar 22, 1994--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Sep 29, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103053757$2,7505 viol.

Inspection #103053757

Dates

Opened
Sep 29, 1993
Closing Conference Date
Oct 6, 1993
Closed
Feb 25, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
120
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
5 serious
Initial Penalties
$2,750
Penalties on Record
$2,750
Site Address
Lincoln Storage, 1000 W. Mathews, Merrill, WI 54452
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

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.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01
Serious11$1,100$1,100Nov 23, 1993--
01001B1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I
Serious11$0$0Nov 23, 1993--
01002A1910.1030
Bloodborne Pathogens
OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 I
Serious18$825$825Dec 17, 1993--
01002B1910.1030
Bloodborne Pathogens
OSHA citation code: 19101030 G02 I
Serious18$0$0Dec 17, 1993--
010031910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01
Serious1120$825$825Dec 17, 1993--
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About these records

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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.

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.

Standards cited

1910.217Mechanical Power Presses26 citations · $13,308
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)14 citations · $9,223
1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus13 citations · $3,800

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
29
Substances
16
Inspections
1

Industry comparison

BLS 2024 survey: spring and wire product manufacturing reported 3.2 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 10.7%; NAICS 33261 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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