SOUTHWESTERN WIRE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOUTHWESTERN WIRE, INC. — a steel wire drawing facility located at 3505 N INTERSTATE 35, NORMAN, OK 73069 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 65 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $60,286.40. The inspection case was opened on 2017-02-09.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 250346 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $60,286.40 is more than 9.4× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 331222). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within OK, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 20,827 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,560.36.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 65 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 7 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 3, 2001 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 5, 2001. Of the 65 total citations, 15 (23%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $60,286.40 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $927.48 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was SOUTHWESTERN WIRE, INC. cited for?
SOUTHWESTERN WIRE, INC. received 65 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $60,286.40. The inspection opened on 2017-02-09.
How much was SOUTHWESTERN WIRE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $60,286.40 against SOUTHWESTERN WIRE, INC. in NORMAN, OK. Average per citation: $927.48.
Is SOUTHWESTERN WIRE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SOUTHWESTERN WIRE, INC. has a risk score of 72 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Steel Wire Drawing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $60,286.40 is above the industry average.