This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1985. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Bekaert Steel Wire Safety Record

Rome, GA

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 10/23/1985

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Bekaert Steel Wire in Rome, Georgia has 87 workplace safety violations across 17 inspections, with 8 classified as serious and $4,200 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 1985.

Bekaert Steel Wire, located in Rome, Georgia, was last inspected by OSHA in 1985. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 87 violations on file, 8 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,200.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

87 Violations
17 Inspections
8 Serious
$4,200 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
75 ($780)
Serious?
8 ($2,000)
Repeat?
4 ($1,420)
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 4 inspections (13 total) since 1973
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1976
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1976
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1976
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1973
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
13 citations $245
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $970
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
8 citations $960
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
8 citations $80
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
6 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/23/1985 Complaint? Rome, GA 7 $480
12/15/1983 Complaint? Rome, GA 0 $0
07/20/1982 Planned? Rome, GA 8 $240
12/15/1980 Complaint? Rome, GA 0 $0
12/02/1980 Complaint? Rome, GA 0 $0
04/29/1980 Follow-Up? Rome, GA 0 $0
03/14/1980 Follow-Up? Rome, GA 0 $0
01/07/1980 Complaint? Rome, GA 25 $2,400
09/22/1976 Follow-Up? Rome, GA 0 $0
08/13/1976 Follow-Up? Rome, GA 1 $160
07/23/1976 Follow-Up? Rome, GA 3 $175
05/25/1976 Complaint? Rome, GA 31 $420
01/23/1974 Planned? Rome, GA 2 $60
09/12/1973 Complaint? Rome, GA 7 $90
05/09/1973 Follow-Up? Rome, GA 0 $0
03/14/1973 Complaint? Rome, GA 3 $175
12/07/1972 Complaint? Rome, GA 0 $0

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