Establishment profile
NORTHERN WIRE LLC
1100 W TAYLOR STREET, MERRILL, WI, 54452
Operated by Elgin Fastener Group · 1 of 3 establishments
332618 — Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
Summary
NORTHERN WIRE LLC has accumulated 47 OSHA violations across 12 inspections over 44 years of recorded history, with $19,560 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 95th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 45 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NORTHERN WIRE LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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
83% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 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 · 25 citations in this view · $19,560 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 2 | 2 | $3,225 | Jun 1999 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C02 IB | 2 | 2 | $2,330 | Sep 1995 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | Apr 1985 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 E01 II | 2 | 2 | $360 | Oct 1986 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G01 | 2 | 2 | — | Oct 1986 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C03 IVB | 1 | 1 | $2,450 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 D05 I | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C03 IVD | 1 | 1 | $1,225 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 D02 I | 1 | 1 | $900 | Mar 1995 | Mar 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $800 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C01 I | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 IIB | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C05 I | 1 | 1 | $360 | Nov 1986 | Nov 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C03 VII | 1 | 1 | $330 | Sep 1995 | Sep 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $300 | Apr 1985 | Apr 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 B08 II | 1 | 1 | $300 | Apr 1985 | Apr 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $180 | Apr 1985 | Apr 1985 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 3326 within WI. Peer group: 45 employers. This establishment has 47 OSHA violations; peer median is 7.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 100 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 NORTHERN WIRE LLC. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2008 | CARDIOVASC SYSTEM,HEART,CARDIAC ARREST | 1 | — | — |
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 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 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 NORTHERN WIRE LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NORTHERN WIRE LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for NORTHERN WIRE LLC. 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 NORTHERN WIRE LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NORTHERN WIRE LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NORTHERN WIRE LLC 1100 TAYLOR ST. · MERRILL, WI, 54452 | RCRATRI | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Apr 2005 | 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 NORTHERN WIRE LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-15 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-04-16 | Accident | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-03-06 | Complaint | 5 | 4 | $4,900 | |
| 2005-02-23 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-05-19 | Planned | 10 | 7 | $11,600 | |
| 1995-07-19 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-07-19 | Planned | 4 | 3 | $660 | |
| 1995-01-18 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $900 | |
| 1991-04-11 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-10-24 | Complaint | 7 | 2 | $720 | |
| 1985-04-04 | Planned | 15 | 5 | $780 | |
| 1981-11-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
NORTHERN WIRE LLC is one of 3 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Elgin Fastener Group.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Elgin Fastener Group across all 3 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in other fabricated wire product manufacturing within WI, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- MERRILL MANUFACTURING CORPORATIONMERRILL — 2 federal enforcement records
- PFERD MILWAUKEE BRUSH COMPANY, INC.MENOMONEE FALLS — 2 federal enforcement records
- LAIDLAW CORPORATIONMONTICELLO — 2 federal enforcement records
- WALD WIRE AND MANUFACTURING CO.OSHKOSH — 1 federal enforcement record
- MIDWEST WIRE PRODUCTS LLCSTURGEON BAY — 1 federal enforcement record
- WISCONSIN WIRE CLOTHNEW RICHMOND — 1 federal enforcement record
- WIRE PRODUCTS MFG CORPMERRILL — 1 federal enforcement record
- BUTLER WIRE & METAL PRODUCTS INC.MENOMONEE FALLS — 1 federal enforcement record
- WALD WIRE AND MANUFACTURING CO.MANITOWOC — 1 federal enforcement record
- TOMAHAWK LIVE TRAP CO.TOMAHAWK — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Elgin Fastener Group locationsParent rollup
- Other Fabricated Wire Product ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in WIState-wide enforcement data
- Other Fabricated Wire in WIIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NORTHERN WIRE LLC 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 Elgin Fastener Group, which operates 3 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is NORTHERN WIRE LLC's OSHA violation history?
- NORTHERN WIRE LLC has 12 OSHA inspections on record with 47 violations and $19,560 in total penalties.
- How does NORTHERN WIRE LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- NORTHERN WIRE LLC operates in the other fabricated wire product manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.2. NORTHERN WIRE LLC's self-reported DART rate is 1 compared to an industry average of 1.8.