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Wholesale Trade · Chicago, IL

Central Steel & Wire Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Central Steel & Wire Company has a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 12 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty77% serious
$77,483
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
12
OSHA inspections
#2,617
of 100,495 penalized employers

Central Steel & Wire Company in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $77,483. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Central Steel & Wire Company 12 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 1.1 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, F.W. Webb (Malden #51) in Malden, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.1
violations per inspection
76.9%
of violations were serious
97%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Central Steel & Wire Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Central Steel & Wire Company runs far above peers (8.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$77,483 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($77,483) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $77,483 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Central Steel & Wire Company

The federal enforcement record for Central Steel & Wire Company in Chicago, IL includes 12 OSHA inspections and 13 violations, translating to 1.08 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 10 (76.9%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $103,670 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $77,483 - a 25.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $6,457. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs far above peers (8.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-04-06 to 2024-02-01, a window of roughly 13 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

12

First Inspection

2011-04-06

Last Inspection

2024-02-01

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,457

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 12 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.1 violations per visit. That's $6,457 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

76.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$103,670

Current Penalty Amount

$77,483

Penalty Reduction

25.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,187 from the initial assessment of $103,670. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Central Steel & Wire Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Central Steel & Wire Company Industry Avg
Inspections 12 1.9
Violations 13 5.4
Total Penalty $77,483 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,457 $4,678
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Steel & Wire Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Central Steel & Wire Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 12 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Central Steel & Wire Company have? ▼
Central Steel & Wire Company has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $77,483.
How many OSHA inspections has Central Steel & Wire Company had? ▼
Central Steel & Wire Company has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-06 and the most recent on 2024-02-01. This averages 1.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Central Steel & Wire Company? ▼
Central Steel & Wire Company has been assessed $77,483 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $103,670 (a 25.3% reduction).
Does Central Steel & Wire Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Central Steel & Wire Company has 10 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Central Steel & Wire Company operate in? ▼
Central Steel & Wire Company operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423510). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Central Steel & Wire Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Central Steel & Wire Company's total OSHA penalty of $77,483 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (8.6x the average). The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, F.W. Webb (Malden #51) in Malden, MA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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