Establishment profile
NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY
121 WALLACE STREET, STERLING, IL, 61081
Summary
NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY has accumulated 346 OSHA violations across 39 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $473,958 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 76,453 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 26 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY 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
62% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 20 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 · 70 citations in this view · $431,563 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 11 | 8 | $40,710 | May 1975 | Oct 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 N01 | 9 | 1 | $300,000 | Feb 1999 | Feb 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 4 | 4 | $71,110 | Jan 1976 | Oct 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 4 | 4 | $5,530 | Jan 1976 | Dec 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 4 | 4 | $1,678 | Apr 1973 | Aug 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 4 | 4 | $825 | Jan 1976 | Apr 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 B01 | 3 | 3 | $3,450 | Apr 1973 | Nov 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 3 | 3 | $300 | Jan 1976 | Aug 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B04 IXC | 3 | 3 | $300 | Jan 1976 | Apr 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 E02 III | 3 | 2 | $300 | Jan 1976 | Apr 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0025 D02 VIII | 3 | 2 | $100 | Jan 1976 | Apr 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 3 | 3 | — | Nov 1979 | Oct 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 J01 I | 2 | 2 | $2,020 | Sep 1981 | Oct 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 L01 II | 2 | 2 | $1,200 | Sep 1981 | Oct 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 II | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | Apr 1988 | Mar 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 N03 VI | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | Dec 1974 | Apr 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 2 | 2 | $530 | Jan 1976 | Apr 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C03 | 2 | 2 | $510 | Nov 1979 | Apr 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 II | 2 | 1 | $500 | Apr 1988 | Apr 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0108 C02 I | 2 | 1 | $500 | Apr 1988 | Apr 1988 |
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. Peer group: 76,453 employers. This establishment has 346 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2000 | BURN,FURNACE,STEEL-MELTING FURN,FLAMMABLE VAPORS,MOLTEN SLAG,WORK RULES,FIRE,HYDRAULIC FLUID,EXPLOSION,CHEMICAL REACTION | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 18, 1999 | GUARDRAIL,REPAIR,WORK RULES,OVERHEAD CRANE,CATWALK,FALL,FALL PROTECTION,WALKING ON BEAM,LOST BALANCE,WORK SURFACEFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Feb 22, 1995 | FURNACE,UNSECURED,WORK RULES,LADDER,METAL LADDER,FALL,FALL PROTECTION,LOST BALANCE,CONCRETEFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| May 4, 1988 | BURN,FURNACE,WORK RULES,FIRE,MILLWRIGHT,CHEMICAL REACTIONFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Dec 14, 1986 | FURNACE,WORK RULES,CLEANING,BACK,STRUCK BY,FALLING OBJECTFatality | 3 | — | 1 | |
| May 13, 1986 | FURNACE,FRACTURE,WALL,UNSECURED,WORK RULES,SKULL,FALLING OBJECT,INATTENTIONFatality | 1 | — | 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 26+ years. Most recent activity: 26 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 NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY. 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 NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NORTHWESTERN STEEL AND WIRE 121 WALLACE STREET · STERLING, IL, 61081 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Oct 2020 | 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 NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-05-05 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-02-28 | Complaint | 1 | — | $1,000 | |
| 1999-09-20 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $10,000 | |
| 1998-08-12 | Complaint | 9 | — | $300,000 | |
| 1998-07-08 | Complaint | 6 | 4 | $4,200 | |
| 1998-02-05 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-07-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-05-01 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $100,000 | |
| 1995-07-20 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $788 | |
| 1995-02-23 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $7,500 | |
| 1995-02-01 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $2,100 | |
| 1994-06-17 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | |
| 1994-02-24 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | |
| 1992-12-02 | Complaint | 9 | 6 | $2,500 | |
| 1990-08-24 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-07-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-10-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-02-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-09-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-09-27 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-05-05 | Accident | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-10-14 | Programmed Other | 187 | 75 | $28,100 | |
| 1987-01-29 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-12-15 | Accident | 7 | 2 | $1,170 | |
| 1986-05-14 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $900 | |
| 1981-05-13 | Planned | 19 | 13 | $2,330 | |
| 1980-11-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-12-20 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-12-20 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-11-15 | Planned | 10 | 5 | $1,120 | |
| 1979-10-17 | Planned | 7 | — | $2,800 | |
| 1979-01-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-07-21 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-06-02 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $600 | |
| 1975-12-08 | Planned | 63 | — | $890 | |
| 1975-05-13 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $900 | |
| 1974-12-12 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-10-30 | Complaint | 4 | 1 | $690 | |
| 1973-03-07 | Accident | 4 | — | $270 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY has 39 OSHA inspections on record with 346 violations and $473,957.5 in total penalties.
- Has NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 8 fatality investigations involving NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY.