STRAITS STEEL & WIRE CO
902 N ROWE ST, LUDINGTON, MI 49431
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Inspection records
Apr 23, 2012#311996086Apr 23, 2012Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#311996086$8001 viol.1 violation$800 in penalties
Inspection #311996086
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 23, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- May 17, 2012
- Closed
- Aug 22, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,000
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 902 N Rowe St, Ludington, MI 49431
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081021503 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,000 | $800 | Jul 5, 2012 | - | - |
Oct 5, 2005#307718148Oct 5, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#307718148$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307718148
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 5, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 5, 2005
- Closed
- Nov 22, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 902 N Rowe St, Ludington, MI 49431
- Industry
- 332618 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081001501 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081001503 | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2005 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2005 | - | - |
May 2, 2000#127246957May 2, 2000Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#127246957$7,50025 viol.25 violations$7,500 in penalties
Inspection #127246957
Dates
- Opened
- May 2, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- May 25, 2000
- Closed
- Aug 24, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 271
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 25
- Violation Types
- 14 serious, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,000
- Penalties on Record
- $7,500
- Site Address
- 902 N Rowe St, Ludington, MI 49431
- 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 25 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003409 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,500 | $750 | Aug 24, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081021302 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,200 | $600 | Aug 24, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081072701 | Serious | 3 | 8 | $900 | $450 | Aug 2, 2000 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081072201 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $900 | $450 | Aug 2, 2000 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081.736 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $900 | $450 | Aug 2, 2000 | - | - |
| 01006 | 4081246201 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,200 | $600 | Aug 2, 2000 | - | - |
| 01007 | 4081246308 OSHA citation code: 4081246308 C | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,200 | $600 | Aug 24, 2000 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 25 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 15, 1994#124311218Dec 15, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#124311218$4,20012 viol.12 violations$4,200 in penalties
Inspection #124311218
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 15, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 19, 1994
- Closed
- Apr 10, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 175
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 repeat, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,400
- Penalties on Record
- $4,200
- Site Address
- 902 N Rowe St, Ludington, MI 49431
- 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 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081021301 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,200 | $600 | Feb 22, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081331201 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081400202 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,200 | $600 | Mar 31, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,200 | $600 | Mar 31, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081003409 | Repeat | 1 | 3 | $2,400 | $1,200 | Feb 22, 1995 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081072701 | Repeat | 1 | 5 | $2,400 | $1,200 | Feb 22, 1995 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 VC1 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 7 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.
Aug 30, 1993#114863921Aug 30, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114863921$3,75011 viol.11 violations$3,750 in penalties
Inspection #114863921
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 30, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 31, 1993
- Closed
- Nov 2, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 195
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,750
- Penalties on Record
- $3,750
- Site Address
- 902 N Rowe St, Ludington, MI 49431
- 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 | 4081003403 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $750 | Oct 21, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081072701 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $750 | $750 | Sep 29, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081073101 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $750 | $750 | Sep 29, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081144202 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $750 | $750 | Oct 21, 1993 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081246201 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $750 | Sep 29, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081003409 | Other | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 1993 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081003601 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Sep 29, 1993 | - | - |
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.
Sep 28, 1992#114885270Sep 28, 1992Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#114885270$1,2502 viol.2 violations$1,250 in penalties
Inspection #114885270
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 28, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 28, 1992
- Closed
- Nov 19, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,250
- Penalties on Record
- $1,250
- Site Address
- 902 N Rowe St, Ludington, MI 49431
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003409 | Serious | 1 | 18 | $750 | $750 | Oct 23, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4082211101 | Other | 1 | 150 | $500 | $500 | Oct 23, 1992 | - | - |
Nov 1, 1991#114925001Nov 1, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114925001$4805 viol.5 violations$480 in penalties
Inspection #114925001
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 1, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 4, 1991
- Closed
- Feb 19, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 80
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $480
- Penalties on Record
- $480
- Site Address
- 902 N Rowe St, Ludington, MI 49431
- 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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3090011017 OSHA citation code: 3090011017 A | Serious | 1 | 6 | $480 | $480 | Dec 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081064502 | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 1991 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081063205 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 1991 | - | - |
| 02003 | 4081128203 | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 1992 | - | - |
| 02004 | 4081264202 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 1992 | - | - |
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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, 1991 to 2012. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
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