FORBES STEEL & WIRE CORP
600 NEW CASTLE AVE BOX 281, WILMINGTON, DE 19899
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Inspection records
Oct 17, 1990#109645002Oct 17, 1990Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#109645002$4,23013 viol.13 violations$4,230 in penalties
Inspection #109645002
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 17, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 18, 1990
- Closed
- Jan 17, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,230
- Penalties on Record
- $4,230
- Site Address
- New York & New Castle Avenues, Wilmington, DE 19899
- 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 (6 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 3 | $630 | $630 | Dec 19, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $720 | $720 | Dec 19, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $630 | $630 | Dec 27, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $540 | $540 | Dec 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $540 | $540 | Dec 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Dec 12, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 25, 1985#831131Feb 25, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#831131$5608 viol.8 violations$560 in penalties
Inspection #831131
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 27, 1985
- Closed
- Apr 22, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 187
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $560
- Penalties on Record
- $560
- Site Address
- 600 New Castle Ave Box 281, Wilmington, DE 19899
- 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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $350 | $350 | Apr 8, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IIB | Serious | 1 | 4 | $210 | $210 | Feb 25, 1985 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 1985 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 A | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 27, 1985 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1985 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 1985 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 21, 1983#12740239Jun 21, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#12740239$016 viol.16 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12740239
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 21, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 23, 1983
- Closed
- Aug 24, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 192
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 16 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- New York & New Castle Aves, Wilmington, DE 19899
- 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 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 10, 1983 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 10, 1983 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 1983 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 IV | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 1983 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C02 VII | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 21, 1983 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 G03 IVD | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 1983 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 27, 1981#12368486Apr 27, 1981Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#12368486$5003 viol.3 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #12368486
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 27, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 28, 1981
- Contested
- Dec 15, 1981
- Closed
- Oct 28, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 142
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,440
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- New York And New Castle Corp, Wilmington, DE 19801
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 2 | - | $360 | $100 | May 11, 1981 | Dec 15, 1981 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 C | Serious | 1 | - | $540 | $200 | May 11, 1981 | Dec 15, 1981 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 IV | Serious | 2 | - | $540 | $200 | May 11, 1981 | Dec 15, 1981 | - |
May 9, 1979#12368056May 9, 1979Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#12368056$1,35016 viol.16 violations$1,350 in penalties
Inspection #12368056
Dates
- Opened
- May 9, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 25, 1979
- Contested
- Aug 15, 1979
- Closed
- May 21, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 117
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,020
- Penalties on Record
- $1,350
- Site Address
- New York And New Castle Ave, Wilmington, DE 19801
- 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 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 3 | - | $560 | $250 | Aug 7, 1979 | Aug 15, 1979 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B03 | Serious | 3 | - | $560 | $250 | Oct 9, 1979 | Aug 15, 1979 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 3 | - | $490 | $200 | Jul 23, 1979 | Aug 15, 1979 | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 12 | - | $280 | $125 | Jan 9, 1980 | Aug 15, 1979 | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 2 | - | $280 | $125 | Jul 23, 1979 | Aug 15, 1979 | - |
| 01006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 3 | - | $490 | $200 | Jul 23, 1979 | Aug 15, 1979 | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 14, 1976#12370219May 14, 1976Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#12370219$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12370219
Dates
- Opened
- May 14, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- May 14, 1976
- Closed
- May 14, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 180
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- New York And New Castle Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801
- 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.
Mar 3, 1976#12370136Mar 3, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#12370136$67019 viol.19 violations$670 in penalties
Inspection #12370136
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 3, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 10, 1976
- Closed
- Jan 12, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 180
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 18 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $670
- Penalties on Record
- $670
- Site Address
- New York And New Castle Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801
- 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 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 20, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q06 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 20, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 H01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 20, 1976 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 B01 IV | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 12, 1976 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 C04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 12, 1976 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 1, 1974#12245049Apr 1, 1974Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#12245049$6001 viol.1 violation$600 in penalties
Inspection #12245049
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 1, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 1, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- P O Box 281, Wilmington, DE 19899
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | - | $600 | $600 | Apr 9, 1974 | - | - |
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8 inspections, 1974 to 1990. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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