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Manufacturing · Franklin Park, IL

Arlington Metals Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arlington Metals Corporation ranks #2,133 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 50 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty62% serious
$88,688
OSHA penalties
50
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#2,133
of 99,447 penalized employers

Arlington Metals Corporation in Franklin Park, IL has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 50 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $88,688. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Arlington Metals Corporation 5 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 50 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,133 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 31 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Toledo Refining Company LLC in Oregon, OH is another manufacturing employer with 12 OSHA inspections on record and $88,732 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
62.0%
of violations were serious
#2,133
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 50 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Arlington Metals Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Arlington Metals Corporation runs far above peers (5.6x 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

$88,688 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($88,688) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $88,688 $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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Arlington Metals Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0017.835.653.571.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOLON SPECIALTY WIRE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13MCK ENTERPRISES INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14HB&G BUILDING PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31MI METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ADVANSIX, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4STUPP BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3VEGAS FASTENER MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7SPRING GLEN FRESH FO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6PACIFIC EXPEDITION Y…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22FOXWORTH-GALBRAITH L…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7CONESTOGA WOOD SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3JUST BORN, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5UNICELL BODY COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ROLANDO'S WELDING & …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31ATLAS BARREL AND PAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3CORNING INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2VOLPI MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13HENDERSON FABRICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21BUTTERBALL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2ACCURATE MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 68Arlington Metals Cor…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 50
Arlington Metals Corporation has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 50 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Arlington Metals Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Arlington Metals Corporation sits at penalty rank #1,118 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($88,688 assessed).

How Arlington Metals Corporation Compares

Arlington Metals Corporation's 10.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (5.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-06-23

Last Inspection

2025-01-14

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,738

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 14 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $17,738 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

31

Serious

62.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

19

Other-Than-Serious

38.0% 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

$145,452

Current Penalty Amount

$88,688

Penalty Reduction

39.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $56,764 from the initial assessment of $145,452. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Arlington Metals Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Arlington Metals Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 50 8.0
Total Penalty $88,688 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,738 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Arlington Metals Corporation, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($88,688 here).

Atlantic Coffee Industrial Solutions, LLC $88,724 TX Toledo Refining Company LLC $88,732 OH Loos & Company, INC. $88,560 CT Arch Wood Protection, INC. $88,869 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Solon Specialty Wire 5 insp. Solon, OH McK Enterprises INC. 5 insp. Oxnard, CA HB&G Building Products, INC. 5 insp. Troy, AL MI Metals, INC. 5 insp. Oldsmar, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bostonean, Inc
Everett, MA
0 inspections $0
Atlantic Coffee Industrial Solutions, LLC
Houston, TX
4 inspections $88,724
Toledo Refining Company LLC
Oregon, OH
12 inspections $88,732
Caterpillar INC.
East Peoria, IL
13 inspections $88,750
Loos & Company, INC.
Pomfret, CT
2 inspections $88,560

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlington Metals Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Arlington Metals Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 50 violations across 5 inspections, including 31 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Arlington Metals Corporation have? ▼
Arlington Metals Corporation has 50 OSHA violations on record, including 31 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $88,688.
How many OSHA inspections has Arlington Metals Corporation had? ▼
Arlington Metals Corporation has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-23 and the most recent on 2025-01-14. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Arlington Metals Corporation? ▼
Arlington Metals Corporation has been assessed $88,688 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $145,452 (a 39.0% reduction).
Does Arlington Metals Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Arlington Metals Corporation has 31 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 Arlington Metals Corporation operate in? ▼
Arlington Metals Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331221). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Arlington Metals Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Arlington Metals Corporation ranks #2,133 (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Arlington Metals Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Arlington Metals Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $88,688 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Toledo Refining Company LLC in Oregon, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $88,732 in current penalties.
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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