Northwestern Steel & Wire Safety Record
Sterling, IL
Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.
Last inspected 05/05/2000
According to OSHA enforcement records, Northwestern Steel & Wire in Sterling, Illinois has 337 workplace safety violations across 34 inspections, with 116 classified as serious and $460,458 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2000.
About This Safety Record
Northwestern Steel & Wire, located in Sterling, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2000. 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 337 violations on file, 116 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $460,458.
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.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2000 | Accident? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 02/28/2000 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 1 | $1,000 |
| 09/20/1999 | Accident? | Sterling, IL | 2 | $5,000 |
| 08/12/1998 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 9 | $300,000 |
| 07/08/1998 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 6 | $4,200 |
| 02/05/1998 | Unprogrammed Related? | Sterling, IL | 1 | $0 |
| 07/23/1996 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 05/01/1996 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 3 | $100,000 |
| 07/20/1995 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 4 | $788 |
| 02/23/1995 | Accident? | Sterling, IL | 2 | $7,500 |
| 02/01/1995 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 2 | $2,100 |
| 06/17/1994 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 1 | $1,100 |
| 02/24/1994 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 1 | $5,000 |
| 12/02/1992 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 9 | $2,500 |
| 08/24/1990 | Referral? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 07/12/1990 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 10/11/1989 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 02/16/1989 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 09/27/1988 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 09/27/1988 | Follow-Up? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 05/05/1988 | Accident? | Sterling, IL | 1 | $0 |
| 10/14/1987 | Programmed Other? | Sterling, IL | 187 | $27,700 |
| 05/13/1981 | Planned? | Sterling, IL | 19 | $0 |
| 11/18/1980 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 12/20/1979 | Follow-Up? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 12/20/1979 | Accident? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 11/15/1979 | Planned? | Sterling, IL | 10 | $1,120 |
| 10/17/1979 | Planned? | Sterling, IL | 7 | $0 |
| 01/10/1979 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 06/02/1976 | Accident? | Sterling, IL | 1 | $600 |
| 12/08/1975 | Planned? | Sterling, IL | 63 | $890 |
| 12/12/1974 | Follow-Up? | Sterling, IL | 0 | $0 |
| 10/30/1974 | Complaint? | Sterling, IL | 4 | $690 |
| 03/07/1973 | Accident? | Sterling, IL | 4 | $270 |
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