CHICAGO STEEL & WIRE CO
10257 S TORRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60617
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Inspection records
Apr 12, 1995#108729542Apr 12, 1995Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#108729542$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #108729542
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 12, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 12, 1995
- Closed
- Apr 12, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 10257 South Torrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Oct 12, 1994#108726555Oct 12, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#108726555$1,8754 viol.4 violations$1,875 in penalties
Inspection #108726555
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 12, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 14, 1994
- Closed
- Apr 10, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,475
- Penalties on Record
- $1,875
- Site Address
- 10257 South Torrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric Acid | 1 | 0.25 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,375 | $1,075 | Dec 23, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,100 | $800 | Nov 1, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 1, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 IV | Other | 1 | 42 | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 1994 | - | - |
Oct 12, 1994#108724352Oct 12, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#108724352$4,0004 viol.4 violations$4,000 in penalties
Inspection #108724352
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 12, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 18, 1994
- Closed
- Jul 13, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,775
- Penalties on Record
- $4,000
- Site Address
- 10257 South Torrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,925 | $1,400 | Jan 20, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.332 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training OSHA citation code: 19100332 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,925 | $1,300 | Dec 23, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,925 | $1,300 | Dec 23, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B05 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 1994 | - | - |
Jun 28, 1988#101129260Jun 28, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#101129260$1,1905 viol.5 violations$1,190 in penalties
Inspection #101129260
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 28, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 28, 1988
- Closed
- Nov 1, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 94
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,550
- Penalties on Record
- $1,190
- Site Address
- 10257 South Torrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sulfuric Acid | 2 | 0 - 0.073 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 1 | $360 | $0 | Jul 20, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 I | Serious | 2 | 7 | $450 | $250 | Aug 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 II | Serious | 2 | 76 | $540 | $340 | Aug 18, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Repeat | 2 | 1 | $1,200 | $600 | Aug 1, 1988 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 94 | $0 | $0 | Aug 18, 1988 | - | - |
Jun 14, 1985#1946755Jun 14, 1985Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#1946755$1,90017 viol.17 violations$1,900 in penalties
Inspection #1946755
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 14, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 8, 1985
- Closed
- Feb 7, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 130
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 15 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,600
- Penalties on Record
- $1,900
- Site Address
- 10257 S Torrence, Chicago, IL 60617
- 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 (5 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 5 | 100 | $400 | $200 | Aug 28, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Aug 7, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 4 | 100 | $400 | $200 | Aug 28, 1985 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 1 | 3 | $300 | $150 | Aug 28, 1985 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Serious | 2 | 3 | $200 | $100 | Sep 27, 1985 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Dec 8, 1983#15795461Dec 8, 1983Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#15795461$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15795461
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 8, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 8, 1983
- Closed
- Dec 20, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 145
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 10257 S Torrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
- 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.
Aug 19, 1982#15801897Aug 19, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#15801897$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15801897
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 19, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 4, 1983
- Closed
- Feb 24, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 10257 S Torrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 1983 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 N01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 25, 1983 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 O01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 1983 | - | - |
Sep 6, 1979#15745268Sep 6, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#15745268$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15745268
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 6, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 6, 1979
- Closed
- Sep 6, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 180
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 10257 S Torrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Apr 24, 1979#15784192Apr 24, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#15784192$97010 viol.10 violations$970 in penalties
Inspection #15784192
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 24, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 26, 1979
- Closed
- Sep 6, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 180
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $970
- Penalties on Record
- $970
- Site Address
- 10257 S Toprence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
- 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 (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | - | $210 | $210 | Aug 3, 1979 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 G11 | Serious | 1 | - | $210 | $210 | Jun 4, 1979 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 G10 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 1979 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 15, 1979 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 III | Serious | 1 | - | $350 | $350 | Jun 4, 1979 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
9 inspections, 1979 to 1995. 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
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.