Complex Steel & Wire Safety Record

Wayne, MI · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 08/07/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Complex Steel & Wire in Wayne, Michigan has 137 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 52 classified as serious and $25,230 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 2023.

Complex Steel & Wire in Wayne, Michigan has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Complex Steel & Wire among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

52 of the 137 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Michigan workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

13.7 Complex Steel & Wire violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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12 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
8 Serious (5 yr)
$1,450 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 137 violations, $25,230 in penalties across 10 inspections
137 Total Violations
10 Total Inspections
52 Total Serious
$25,230 Total Penalties
Serious?
8 ($1,300)
Other-than-Serious?
4 ($150)
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (8 total) since 1990
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1998
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1995
4081.2131 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1990
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2000
Violations decreased 90% over the past 5 years (12 recent vs 125 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $42,180 in penalties for Complex Steel & Wire, later reduced to $25,230 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
8 citations $970
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
8 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
6 citations $750
4081.2161 OSHA Standard
5 citations
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
5 citations $1,290

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Complex Steel & Wire in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/07/2023 Complaint? Wayne, MI 12 $1,450
10/03/2002 Planned? Wayne, MI 19 $1,800
07/03/2000 Planned? Wayne, MI 40 $9,800
01/22/1998 Complaint? Wayne, MI 31 $4,950
09/02/1997 Complaint? Wayne, MI 4 $5,100
04/04/1995 Planned? Wayne, MI 13 $1,150
11/08/1991 Referral? Wayne, MI 0 $0
09/25/1991 Planned? Wayne, MI 6 $300
01/08/1991 Accident? Wayne, MI 0 $0
02/01/1990 Complaint? Wayne, MI 12 $680

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