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Brookfield Wire, LLC: OSHA inspections and violations

Brookfield, Massachusetts · Steel Wire Drawing · NAICS 331222

14inspections
88citation items
$18,973current penalties
Apr 17, 2025last inspection

OSHA has inspected Brookfield Wire, LLC 14 times in Massachusetts since 1974.

The latest one began on Apr 17, 2025 on a referral, in West Brookfield.

Those inspections ended with 88 citation items: 40 serious, 2 repeat and 46 other-than-serious.

Penalties were first proposed at $36,251 and now stand at $18,973, 48% lower after settlements or reviews.

Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts comes up most often in these citations: 9 items under 1910.219.

How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Brookfield Wire, LLC averages $662 (1 cited inspection).

Brookfield Wire, LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Brookfield Wire, LLC: OSHA citation items per year, 1974 to 2025
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348188384 OPENED APR 17, 2025Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 21 employees at the site · Closed Feb 6, 2026

231 E Main St, West Brookfield, MA 01585 · Steel Wire Drawing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1904.41(a)(1)(i) · Electronic submission of Employer Identification Number (EIN) and injury and illness records to OSHA
Other-than-serious$946$662May 22, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Other-than-serious$0$0May 22, 2025Final

Inspection 310627401 OPENED APR 21, 2008Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 40 employees at the site · Closed Sep 9, 2008

Route 9, Brookfield, MA 01506 · Steel Wire Drawing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.132(c) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Serious$1,000$500Jun 5, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Serious$1,000$500Jun 5, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2) · Eye and face protection
Serious$0$0Jun 5, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Serious$1,250$625Jun 5, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$1,750$875Jun 5, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$1,000$500Jun 5, 2008Closed

Inspection 304047517 OPENED JAN 14, 2003Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 40 employees at the site · Closed Apr 21, 2003

Route 9, Brookfield, MA 01506 · Steel Wire Drawing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) · Lockout/tagout
Repeat$2,400$2,400Mar 5, 2003Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 2003Closed

Inspection 304047269 OPENED AUG 27, 2002Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 42 employees at the site · Closed Oct 24, 2002

Route 9, Brookfield, MA 01506 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements)
Serious$875$438Sep 25, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.111(b)(5)(v) · Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia
Serious$875$438Sep 25, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.111(b)(9)(i) · Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia
Serious$875$438Sep 25, 2002Closed

Inspection 304042583 OPENED NOV 2, 2001Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 41 employees at the site · Closed Jul 2, 2002

Route 9, West Brookfield, MA 01585 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$1,225$612Dec 3, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$0$0Dec 3, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$875$438Dec 3, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Serious$700$350Dec 3, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding
Serious$700$350Dec 3, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(ii) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$700$350Dec 3, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$700$350Dec 3, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$875$438Dec 3, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$875$438Dec 3, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$700$350Dec 3, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$700$350Dec 3, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$875$438Dec 3, 2001Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 3, 2001Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(2) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 3, 2001Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(5) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 3, 2001Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 3, 2001Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 3, 2001Closed

Inspection 108784158 OPENED DEC 11, 1998Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 32 employees at the site · Closed Feb 12, 1999

Route 9, Brookfield, MA 01506 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Serious$595$300Jan 12, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$595$300Jan 12, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$0$0Jan 12, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$700$350Jan 12, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$0$0Jan 12, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$875$433Jan 12, 1999Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 12, 1999Closed

Inspection 102769288 OPENED SEP 6, 1994Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 30 employees at the site · Closed Feb 6, 1995

Route 9, Brookfield, MA 01506 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$1,200$500Nov 17, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$900$0Nov 17, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$900$0Nov 17, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$1,200$500Nov 17, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
Repeat$120$120Nov 17, 1994Closed

Inspection 102860046 OPENED MAY 19, 1994Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 30 employees at the site · Closed Sep 20, 1994

Route 9, Brookfield, MA 01506 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$900$500Jun 9, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(4)(i) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$900$500Jun 9, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$900$700Jun 9, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 9, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 9, 1994Closed
6 older inspections

Inspection 102860814 OPENED DEC 14, 1993Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 30 employees at the site · Closed Apr 13, 1994

Route 9, Brookfield, MA 01506 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Serious$875$400Jan 10, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces
Serious$700$400Jan 10, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
Serious$700$400Jan 10, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$875$400Jan 10, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$875$400Jan 10, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$525$400Jan 10, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication
Serious$525$138Jan 10, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 10, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 10, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 10, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 10, 1994Closed

Inspection 107448862 OPENED JUL 2, 1990Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 25 employees at the site · Closed Jul 25, 1990

Route 9, Brookfield, MA 01506 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 18, 1990Closed

Inspection 951947 OPENED JAN 7, 1985Closed

Planned · Records only · Safety · 42 employees at the site · Closed Jan 7, 1985

Rt 9 West, Brookfield, MA 01585 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 10645075 OPENED JUN 2, 1981Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 49 employees at the site · Closed Dec 31, 1981

Main St Rte 9, West Brookfield, MA 01585 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$200$100Jun 15, 1981Closed

Inspection 10625184 OPENED DEC 10, 1976Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 50 employees at the site · Closed Feb 10, 1977

Po Box 248, Brookfield, MA 01506 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.30(a)(2) · Other working surfaces
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(2) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$40$40Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$35$35Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.179(h)(2)(v) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$30$30Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3)(x) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iiia) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$30$30Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iiid) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 14
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 15
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$45$45Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 16
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 17
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(ixc) · Welding fire safety
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 18 Other-than-serious$55$55Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 19 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 20 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 21 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1976Closed

Inspection 10636603 OPENED SEP 16, 1974Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 59 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Po Box 248, Brookfield, MA 01506 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$30$30Sep 19, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.151(b) · First aid and eyewash
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 19, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.179(h)(2)(iiia)(0) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 19, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 19, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$30$30Sep 19, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 19, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 19, 1974Closed

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2022, the West Brookfield site logged 3 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 21 workers: 17.9 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.6 for its industry.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Brookfield Wire Company, Inc.
West Brookfield · 2022
21 3017.93.6

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries

29 CFR 1904.41 · Electronic submission of Employer Identification Number (EIN) and injury and illness records to OSHA

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(1)(i)

(a) Basic requirements—(1) Annual electronic submission of information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses. (i) If your establishment had 20-249 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and your establishment is classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, then you must electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. You must submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form.

29 CFR 1910.101 · Compressed gases (general requirements)

29 CFR 1910.101(b)

(b) Compressed gases. The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.

29 CFR 1910.111 · Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia

29 CFR 1910.111(b)(5)(v)

(v) Storage areas shall be kept free of readily ignitible materials such as waste, weeds, and long dry grass.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.30 · Other working surfaces

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.309

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause

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