Establishment profile
CERRO WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY, INC.
1099 THOMPSON ROAD, S.E., HARTSELLE, AL, 35640
Operated by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC · 1 of 1,593 establishments
Summary
CERRO WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY, INC. has accumulated 44 OSHA violations across 18 inspections over 47 years of recorded history, with $12,534 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 93rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 28 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CERRO WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 9 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 24 citations in this view · $12,534 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 A02 | 2 | 2 | $1,125 | Apr 1989 | Jul 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 2 | 2 | $510 | Mar 1979 | Apr 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E05 | 2 | 2 | $300 | Apr 1989 | Aug 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E03 | 2 | 2 | $300 | Apr 1989 | Aug 1997 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $1,594 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,594 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Sep 2004 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Mar 2002 | Mar 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Mar 2002 | Mar 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 B10 | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Aug 1997 | Aug 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 L01 I | 1 | 1 | $400 | Apr 1989 | Apr 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 L03 I | 1 | 1 | $300 | Apr 1989 | Apr 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 B01 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Apr 1989 | Apr 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $288 | Jun 1985 | Jun 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $288 | Jun 1985 | Jun 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F01 | 1 | 1 | $240 | Jun 1985 | Jun 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E01 I | 1 | 1 | $240 | Jun 1985 | Jun 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $240 | Jun 1985 | Jun 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A02 | 1 | 1 | $210 | Apr 1989 | Apr 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E09 III | 1 | 1 | $105 | Apr 1989 | Apr 1989 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3314 within AL. Peer group: 28 employers. This establishment has 44 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CERRO WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for CERRO WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1997 | FIRE,POLYVINYL CHLORIDE,CHEMICAL | 2 | — | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CERRO WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CERRO WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CERRO WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for CERRO WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CERRO WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY 201 CEDAR COVE RD · HARTSELLE, AL, 35640 | Air | No Violation Identified | 1 | 0 | — | Sep 2023 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CERRO WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-15 | Planned | 5 | 2 | $1,125 | |
| 2002-10-30 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $3,188 | |
| 2002-02-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-01-10 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $2,250 | |
| 2000-01-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-01-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-07-16 | Accident | 4 | 3 | $1,125 | |
| 1997-07-16 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $1,125 | |
| 1994-10-05 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-05-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-03-29 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $525 | |
| 1989-02-27 | Referral | 6 | 5 | $1,600 | |
| 1988-09-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-06-12 | Complaint | 10 | 7 | $1,296 | |
| 1985-02-14 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-05-21 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-04-06 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-02-15 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $300 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
CERRO WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY, INC. is one of 1,593 establishments rolled up under the parent organization BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC across all 1,593 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- JOHNS MANVILLEMACON, GA — 3 federal enforcement records
- JOHNS MANVILLE, INC.BERLIN, NJ — 3 federal enforcement records
- JOHNS MANVILLESOUTH GATE, CA — 3 federal enforcement records
- UNION TANK CAR CO.MARION, OH — 3 federal enforcement records
- ACME BRICK COMPANYMALVERN, AR — 3 federal enforcement records
- SEE'S CANDIES, INC.SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA — 3 federal enforcement records
- PCC AIRFOILS, LLCDOUGLAS, GA — 3 federal enforcement records
- TITANIUM METALS CORPORATIONHENDERSON, NV — 3 federal enforcement records
- JOHNS MANVILLE, INC.ETOWAH, TN — 3 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC locationsParent rollup
- NAICS 331All employers in this industry
- Employers in ALState-wide enforcement data
- Industry in ALIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CERRO WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, which operates 1,593 establishments in our dataset.
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- What is CERRO WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- CERRO WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY, INC. has 18 OSHA inspections on record with 44 violations and $12,534 in total penalties.