Inspection #15704109
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a planned inspection of NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY at 121 Walace Street, Sterling, IL 61081 on Dec 8, 1975. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Oct 26, 1981.
OSHA documented 63 violations (1 repeat, 62 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $890.
This employer has 20+ other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 15704109
- Type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Dec 8, 1975
- Closed
- Oct 26, 1981
- Contested
- Apr 15, 1976
- Total Violations
- 63
- Penalties on Record
- $890
- Initial Penalties
- $1,390
Establishment
- Address
- 121 Walace Street, 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
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.
Inspection closed Oct 26, 1981.
1 repeat, 62 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 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 A02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 G07 | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | $30 | $30 | Apr 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B04 IXC | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Other | $45 | $45 | Jan 15, 1977 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017 | Other | $30 | $30 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011021 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 III | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.158 Standpipe and Hose Systems OSHA citation code: 19100158 B01 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 005019 | Other | $30 | $30 | Mar 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E09 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VII | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01014 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Other | $30 | $30 | Jan 15, 1977 | - | - |
| 01015 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1976 | - | - |
| 01016 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 VA | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01017 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01018 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 V | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01019 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 IV | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1976 | - | - |
| 01020 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A04 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01021 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M14 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01022 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01023 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 025045 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01024 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01025 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 III | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1976 | - | - |
| 01026 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1976 | - | - |
| 01027 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 1977 | - | - |
| 01028 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 005014 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01029 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 C04 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 1, 1977 | - | - |
| 01030 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01031 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 VIII | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01032 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01033 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 C06 | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01034 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | $30 | $30 | Feb 15, 1977 | - | - |
| 01035 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01036 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B04 VIII | Other | $30 | $30 | Feb 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01037 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A07 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01038 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 F04 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01039 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B08 | Other | $30 | $30 | Feb 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01040 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01041 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 IV | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01042 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 1977 | - | - |
| 01043 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | $30 | $30 | Mar 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01044 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01045 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 VB5 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01046 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 004004 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 1977 | - | - |
| 01047 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01048 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01050 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IIB | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01051 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Other | $30 | $30 | Feb 15, 1977 | - | - |
| 01052 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01053 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01054 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 1977 | - | - |
| 01055 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 E01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01056 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01057 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B04 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01058 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A02 | Other | $30 | $30 | Jan 15, 1977 | - | - |
| 01059 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01060 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01 | Other | $45 | $45 | Apr 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01061 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 E04 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01062 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H03 | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 29, 1976 | - | - |
| 01063 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Repeat | $1,000 | $500 | Sep 3, 1976 | Apr 15, 1976 | - |
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.
Data Source and Methodology
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