Southwestern Wire Safety Record

Norman, OK · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 01/18/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Southwestern Wire in Norman, Oklahoma has 72 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 29 classified as serious and $70,613 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2000 to 2024.

Southwestern Wire in Norman, Oklahoma 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 Southwestern 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.

29 of the 72 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. Oklahoma workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

6.0 Southwestern Wire violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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4 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
4 Serious (5 yr)
$12,446 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 72 violations, $70,613 in penalties across 12 inspections
72 Total Violations
12 Total Inspections
29 Total Serious
$70,613 Total Penalties
Serious?
4 ($12,446)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (10 total) since 2000
1910.0133 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2000
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (15 total) since 2000
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2000
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2000
Violations decreased 94% over the past 5 years (4 recent vs 68 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $357,505 in penalties for Southwestern Wire, later reduced to $70,613 — a 80% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
15 citations $19,145
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
10 citations $25,006
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
9 citations
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
4 citations $5,609
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $600

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Southwestern Wire in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/18/2024 Referral? Norman, OK 4 $12,446
01/18/2024 Programmed Related? Norman, OK 0 $0
02/09/2017 Follow-Up? Norman, OK 0 $0
12/19/2016 Referral? Norman, OK 3 $9,127
11/05/2015 Referral? Norman, OK 1 $3,240
05/01/2014 Planned? Norman, OK 0 $0
12/12/2006 Planned? Norman, OK 13 $5,900
12/12/2006 Planned? Norman, OK 4 $1,200
01/23/2002 Follow-Up? Norman, OK 2 $2,500
01/23/2002 Follow-Up? Norman, OK 1 $1,200
08/01/2000 Referral? Norman, OK 11 $17,500
07/05/2000 Complaint? Norman, OK 33 $17,500

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