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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a planned inspection of NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY at 121 Wallace Street, Sterling, IL 61081 on Nov 15, 1979. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Jan 2, 1980.
OSHA documented 10 violations (5 serious, 5 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $1,120. This inspection is linked to 1 referral in OSHA records.
This employer has 20+ other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 19100023 A01 Ladders | Serious | $210 | $210 | Dec 20, 1979 |
| 01002 | 19100023 C01 Ladders | Serious | $210 | $210 | Dec 20, 1979 |
| 01003 | 19100023 C03 Ladders | Serious | $210 | $210 |
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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Data synced dailyData on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database, accessed via the DOL public data API. Records are updated daily. We strive for accuracy, but errors in data processing or establishment matching are possible. Penalty amounts reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conference, settlement, or judicial review. Establishment matching is based on employer name and location as reported in inspection records; some establishments may appear under multiple name variations. Chemical exposure sampling data and OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) are sourced from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS analyte codes. If you believe any record is inaccurate, please report it and we will investigate. This product uses the DOL Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the DOL. For official and authoritative records, visit osha.gov.
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
| Dec 20, 1979 |
| 01004 | 19100219 C02 I Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus | Serious | $210 | $210 | Dec 20, 1979 |
| 01005 | 19100219 D01 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus | Serious | $280 | $280 | Dec 20, 1979 |
| 02001 | 19100022 A01 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 1979 |
| 02002 | 19100027 C01 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 1979 |
| 02003 | 19100027 D03 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 1979 |
| 02004 | 19100037 K02 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 1979 |
| 02005 | 19100252 B04 IXC Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 1979 |
