West Chester, Ohio · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · NAICS 331421
Since 1999, OSHA inspectors have visited Republic Wire, Inc. in Ohio 14 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jul 11, 2025, in West Chester.
In all, OSHA issued 59 citation items: 45 serious, 1 repeat and 13 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $231,094; today they stand at $100,950, 56% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.147 (lockout/tagout), 10 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Republic Wire, Inc. averages $11,441 across 7 cited inspections.
Republic Wire, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 7 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this company5525 Union Center Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $2,553 | $1,787 | Aug 26, 2025 | Final |
5525 Union Center Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $16,550 | $6,000 | Sep 19, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $16,550 | $0 | Sep 19, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $16,385 | $0 | Sep 19, 2025 | Final |
5525 Union Center Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 · Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $15,970 | $5,000 | Feb 22, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(d) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $15,970 | $0 | Feb 22, 2024 | Final |
5525 Union Center Dr, West Chester, OH 45069 · Steel Wire Drawing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(a) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $14,357 | $14,357 | Oct 24, 2022 | Final |
5525 Union Center Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 · Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $14,357 | $14,357 | May 6, 2022 | Final |
5525 Union Center Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5525 Union Center Dr, West Chester, OH 45069 · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 26, 2018: Employee amputates finger while removing jam from machine
At 7:15 a.m. on November 26, 2018, an employee was removing a jam within the machine and amputated a finger. The machine was not locked out. The employee was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $13,127 | $9,189 | Mar 7, 2019 | Final |
5525 Union Center Dr, West Chester, OH 45069 · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $4,900 | $4,900 | Feb 10, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(d) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $4,900 | $0 | Feb 10, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $3,500 | $2,450 | Feb 10, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Serious | $3,500 | $2,450 | Feb 10, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Repeat | $49,000 | $19,600 | Feb 10, 2016 | Final |
5525 Union Center Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,800 | $1,960 | Apr 15, 2013 | Final |
5525 Union Centre Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1) · Noise |
Serious | $650 | $650 | Sep 30, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $750 | $750 | Sep 30, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.32(a)(1) · Yearly injury summary |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 2010 | Closed |
5525 Union Centre Dr., West Chester, OH 45069 · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Sep 2, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2) · Exit route design |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Sep 2, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,250 | $500 | Sep 2, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Sep 2, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $750 | $500 | Sep 2, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $1,250 | $500 | Sep 2, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,250 | $500 | Sep 2, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1) · Training |
Serious | $1,250 | $500 | Sep 2, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i) · Using electrical equipment |
Serious | $1,250 | $1,000 | Sep 2, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 2010 | Closed |
5525 Union Centre Dr., West Chester, OH 45069 · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $1,225 | $900 | Aug 28, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Serious | $525 | $300 | Aug 28, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $700 | $200 | Aug 28, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $1,225 | $900 | Aug 28, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $525 | $200 | Aug 28, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,000 | Aug 28, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,000 | Aug 28, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,000 | Aug 28, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,225 | $1,000 | Aug 28, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $525 | $500 | Aug 28, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $700 | $500 | Aug 28, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1) · Training |
Serious | $875 | $500 | Aug 28, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i) · Working near live electrical parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2006 | Closed |
5525 Union Centre Dr., West Chester, OH 45069 · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $700 | $500 | Aug 29, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $700 | $500 | Aug 29, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 29, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 29, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 29, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 29, 2006 | Closed |
5525 Union Centre Dr., West Chester, OH 45069 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $1,225 | $600 | May 13, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $2,500 | $600 | May 13, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,225 | $600 | May 13, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $2,500 | $600 | May 13, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $700 | $500 | May 13, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $700 | $600 | May 13, 1999 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2024, the West Chester site logged 8 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 183 workers: 4.9 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.9 for its industry. Those cases cost 32 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Wire, Inc West Chester · 2024 | 183 | 8 | 2 | 4.9 | 2.9 |
| Republic Wire, Inc. West Chester · 2022 | 142 | 9 | 3 | 6.0 | 2.9 |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 7 reports on file, the 6 most recent shown.
Jul 1, 2025, West Chester: Amputation · amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified · finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
On July 1, 2025, an employee was using a wire pointer to prepare the end of a copper wire that will be fed through a set of dies on a machine. His right index finger was caught between the incoming copper wire and the capstan that rotates and pulls the wire. The employee was hospitalized and required the medical amputation of his right index fingertip.
Dec 1, 2023, West Chester: Hospitalization · fractures · ankle(s)
An employee was troubleshooting the lift table of the automated take-up mechanism on the jacket extrusion line. He was able to get the table to raise up, at which point it engaged and lowered. The employee's leg was pinned between the lift table and the concrete floor. His ankle was broken and he was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
Aug 9, 2022, West Chester: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
On August 9, 2022, an employee was organizing wire reels to prepare for use in a machine. A forklift was coming through and hit one of the reels causing it to roll into another reel. The employee's fingertip was caught between the reels and amputated.
Mar 2, 2022, West Chester: Amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
An employee was adjusting wire on the spool of a winding machine. The employee used the pendant to reverse the spool and grabbed the wire. The forward button was hit causing the wire to tighten on the employee's left hand and resulting in a partial amputation to the left ring finger.
Feb 18, 2021, West Chester: Hospitalization · soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury · back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
An employee was walking to an extrusion machine to clean minor water accumulation on the floor. The employee slipped on the water and fell, suffering a back injury.
Nov 26, 2018, West Chester: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
On November 26, 2018, a maintenance employee was working on a packaging machine and amputated the right index fingertip.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.32(a)(1)
(1) Review the OSHA 300 Log to verify that the entries are complete and accurate, and correct any deficiencies identified;
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 1910.1025(h)(1)
(h) Housekeeping—(1) Surfaces. All surfaces shall be maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead.
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