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WESTERN WIRE & IRON WORKS
$270
penalties
15
viol.
3
insp.

WESTERN WIRE & IRON WORKS

947 W 18TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60608

Inspections
3
Feb 1982 to Feb 1985 · 2 safety, 1 health
Violations
15
across 3 inspections
Penalties on record
$270
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 7Willful 0Repeat 0Other 8

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Inspection records

Feb 22, 1985Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#2208486$00 viol.

Inspection #2208486

Dates

Opened
Feb 22, 1985
Closing Conference Date
Feb 22, 1985
Closed
Feb 22, 1985

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
8

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
947-57 W 18th Pl, Chicago, IL 60608
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.

Feb 22, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#15929714$00 viol.

Inspection #15929714

Dates

Opened
Feb 22, 1982
Closing Conference Date
Feb 22, 1982
Closed
Feb 23, 1982

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
11
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
947 W 18th Place, Chicago, IL 60608
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.

Feb 1, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15831571$27015 viol.

Inspection #15831571

Dates

Opened
Feb 1, 1982
Closing Conference Date
Feb 5, 1982
Closed
Oct 27, 1982

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
11

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
15
Violation Types
7 serious, 8 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$450
Penalties on Record
$270
Site Address
947 57 West 18th Place, Chicago, IL 60608
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 (15 of 15 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010031910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 I
Serious4-$90$45May 30, 1982--
010041910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 III
Serious4-$90$45Aug 30, 1982--
010051910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I
Serious4-$90$60Jun 30, 1982--
010061910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01
Serious6-$90$60Jun 30, 1982--
01007A1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I
Serious2-$90$60Jun 30, 1982--
01007B1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01
Serious1-$0$0Apr 30, 1982--
01007C1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I
Serious2-$0$0Apr 30, 1982--
020011910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I
Other1-$0$0Jul 30, 1982--
020021910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09
Other1-$0$0Mar 30, 1982--
020031910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02
Other1-$0$0Mar 30, 1982--
020041910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 I
Other3-$0$0Apr 30, 1982--
020051910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 I
Other1-$0$0Apr 30, 1982--
020061910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 I
Other1-$0$0Apr 30, 1983--
020071910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 II
Other1-$0$0Apr 30, 1982--
020081910.252
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100252 B04 IXC
Other1-$0$0Apr 30, 1982--
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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.

Standards cited

1910.217Mechanical Power Presses7 citations · $150
1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus4 citations · $120
1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials3 citations · $0

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