SOUTHERN STEEL & WIRE CO INC
, Fort Smith, AR 00000
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Jan 6, 1976#16630022Jan 6, 1976Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#16630022$64513 viol.13 violations$645 in penalties
Inspection #16630022
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 6, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 7, 1976
- Closed
- Jul 22, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $645
- Penalties on Record
- $645
- Site Address
- 3501 South Tulsa, Fort Smith, AR 72901
- 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 (13 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 5 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1976 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Other | 15 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 C02 IV | Other | 26 | - | $45 | $45 | Jul 19, 1976 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 16 | - | $600 | $600 | Jul 19, 1976 | - | - |
Jul 9, 1975#16567661Jul 9, 1975Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#16567661$12517 viol.17 violations$125 in penalties
Inspection #16567661
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 9, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 28, 1975
- Closed
- Feb 2, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 17 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $125
- Penalties on Record
- $125
- Site Address
- 3501 South Tulsa, Fort Smith, AR 72901
- 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 (16 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.6 Determination of new cases | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 1975 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VII | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VIII | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 20, 1975 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D10 | Other | 2 | - | $35 | $35 | Aug 28, 1975 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 20, 1975 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 1975 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 I | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 20, 1975 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 C02 | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Jan 28, 1976 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 C03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1976 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 C06 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1976 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 D | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1976 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 E02 | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Jan 28, 1976 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 F01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 1975 | - | - |
| 01014 | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 F02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 1975 | - | - |
| 01015 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 20, 1975 | - | - |
| 01016 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 20, 1975 | - | - |
Showing the 16 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 24, 1972#17072554Jul 24, 1972Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#17072554$553 viol.3 violations$55 in penalties
Inspection #17072554
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 24, 1972
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 1972
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 57
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $55
- Penalties on Record
- $55
- Site Address
- 3501 South Tulsa Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A06 | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Sep 28, 1972 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | - | $25 | $25 | Sep 28, 1972 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 C02 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 1972 | - | - |
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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.
23 inspections, 1972 to 2012. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
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