This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Indiana Steel & Wire Safety Record

Muncie, IN

F

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

Last inspected 01/15/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Indiana Steel & Wire in Muncie, Indiana has 164 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 75 classified as serious and $11,215 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2002.

Indiana Steel & Wire, located in Muncie, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. 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 164 violations on file, 75 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $11,215.

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.

164 Violations
7 Inspections
75 Serious
$11,215 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
89 ($950)
Serious?
75 ($10,265)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (13 total) since 1973
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (10 total) since 1973
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 4 inspections (10 total) since 1973
1910.0110 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1973
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (11 total) since 1973
OSHA initially proposed $14,180 in penalties for Indiana Steel & Wire, later reduced to $11,215 — a 21% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
13 citations $1,065
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
11 citations
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
11 citations $675
1910.0023 Ladders
11 citations $75
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
10 citations $825
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/15/2002 Referral? Muncie, IN 11 $0
12/03/2001 Planned? Muncie, IN 67 $5,000
12/29/1993 Planned? Muncie, IN 22 $4,950
05/31/1988 Planned? Muncie, IN 13 $315
03/08/1988 Complaint? Muncie, IN 0 $0
08/14/1973 Complaint? Muncie, IN 1 $500
02/21/1973 Complaint? Muncie, IN 50 $450

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