Southwestern Wire Safety Record
Norman, OK · Manufacturing
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 01/18/2024
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.
About This Safety Record
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.
All-time record: 72 violations, $70,613 in penalties across 12 inspections
Violation Breakdown · Last 5 years
Repeat Violation Patterns
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Workers' Compensation in Oklahoma
Workers injured on the job in Oklahoma may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation.
- Filing deadline: 1 year from injury date
- Important: Must notify employer within 30 days of injury
- Statute: Okla. Stat. tit. 85A, § 1 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Oklahoma, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Southwestern Wire in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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