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Wholesale Trade · Franklin Park, IL

A.M. Castle & CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), A.M. Castle & CO. has a concerning safety record: 41 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty68% serious
$101,260
OSHA penalties
41
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,676
of 100,495 penalized employers

A.M. Castle & CO. in Franklin Park, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 41 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $101,260. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected A.M. Castle & CO. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 41 violations, averaging 13.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 28 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Foster Poultry Farms, LLC in Turlock, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $100,260 in current penalties.

13.7
violations per inspection
68.3%
of violations were serious
98%
of penalized employers rank lower

How A.M. Castle & CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows A.M. Castle & CO. runs far above peers (11.2x 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

$101,260 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 ($101,260) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $101,260 $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 A.M. Castle & CO.

The federal enforcement record for A.M. Castle & CO. in Franklin Park, IL includes 3 OSHA inspections and 41 violations, translating to 13.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 28 (68.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 2 (4.9%) 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 $194,120 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $101,260 - a 47.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $33,753. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs far above peers (11.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-10-14 to 2014-09-25, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-10-14

Last Inspection

2014-09-25

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

13.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$33,753

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 13.7 violations per visit. That's $33,753 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

28

Serious

68.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

4.9% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

26.8% 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

$194,120

Current Penalty Amount

$101,260

Penalty Reduction

47.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $92,860 from the initial assessment of $194,120. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How A.M. Castle & CO. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric A.M. Castle & CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 41 5.4
Total Penalty $101,260 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $33,753 $4,678
View all 6,960 employers in Wholesale Trade →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A.M. Castle & CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, A.M. Castle & CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 41 violations across 3 inspections, including 28 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 A.M. Castle & CO. have? ▼
A.M. Castle & CO. has 41 OSHA violations on record, including 28 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $101,260.
How many OSHA inspections has A.M. Castle & CO. had? ▼
A.M. Castle & CO. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-14 and the most recent on 2014-09-25. This averages 13.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for A.M. Castle & CO.? ▼
A.M. Castle & CO. has been assessed $101,260 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $194,120 (a 47.8% reduction).
Does A.M. Castle & CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. A.M. Castle & CO. has 28 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 A.M. Castle & CO. operate in? ▼
A.M. Castle & CO. 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 A.M. Castle & CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
A.M. Castle & CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $101,260 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (11.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Foster Poultry Farms, LLC in Turlock, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $100,260 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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