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ARLINGTON PLATING CO
$177,306
penalties
90
viol.
15
insp.

ARLINGTON PLATING CO

600 SOUTH VERMONT STREET, Palatine, IL 60067

Inspections
15
Oct 1976 to Feb 2016 · 7 safety, 8 health
Violations
90
across 15 inspections
Penalties on record
$177,306
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 54Willful 0Repeat 4Other 32

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Inspection records

Feb 1, 2016Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#341219178$60,00012 viol.

Inspection #341219178

Dates

Opened
Feb 1, 2016
Closing Conference Date
Mar 4, 2016
Contested
Aug 16, 2016
Final Order
May 8, 2017
Closed
Mar 2, 2018

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
160

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
12
Violation Types
3 serious, 1 repeat, 8 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$55,540
Penalties on Record
$60,000
Site Address
600 S. Vermont St, Palatine, IL 60078
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 12 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious21$3,960$9,000Jun 2, 2017Aug 16, 2016May 8, 2017
010025A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious21$3,960$9,000Jun 2, 2017Aug 16, 2016May 8, 2017
010041910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01
Other325$5,940$1,875Jun 2, 2017Aug 16, 2016May 8, 2017
010051910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01
Other130$2,970$1,875Aug 16, 2016May 8, 2017
010061910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 C03
Other125$2,970$1,875Jun 2, 2017Aug 16, 2016May 8, 2017

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Aug 13, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#339294969$80,00013 viol.

Inspection #339294969

Dates

Opened
Aug 13, 2013
Closing Conference Date
Nov 1, 2013
Contested
Feb 24, 2014
Final Order
Jul 16, 2015
Closed
Jun 6, 2017

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
110

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
13
Violation Types
10 serious, 2 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$89,100
Penalties on Record
$80,000
Site Address
600 S. Vermont St, Palatine, IL 60078
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 13 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010021910.26
Dockboards
OSHA citation code: 19100026 C03 III
Serious317$3,960$3,960Feb 24, 2014Jul 16, 2015
010031910.36
Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100036 B01
Other16$6,930$6,930Jul 16, 2015Feb 24, 2014Jul 16, 2015
01004A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II B
Serious1085$6,930$6,930Jul 16, 2015Feb 24, 2014Jul 16, 2015
01005A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A
Serious215$6,930$6,930Jul 16, 2015Feb 24, 2014Jul 16, 2015
01013A1910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I
Serious320$6,930$6,930Jul 16, 2015Feb 24, 2014Jul 16, 2015

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 9, 2012Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#332801711$1801 viol.

Inspection #332801711

Dates

Opened
Mar 9, 2012
Closing Conference Date
Jun 11, 2012
Final Order
Jul 9, 2012
Closed
Jul 18, 2012

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
106
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 repeat
Initial Penalties
$180
Penalties on Record
$180
Site Address
600 S. Vermont St, Palatine, IL 60078
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F09
Repeat24$180$180-Jul 9, 2012
Mar 9, 2012Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#332801323$10,94011 viol.

Inspection #332801323

Dates

Opened
Mar 9, 2012
Closing Conference Date
May 22, 2012
Final Order
Jun 26, 2012
Closed
Jul 16, 2012

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
106
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
11
Violation Types
7 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$25,782
Penalties on Record
$10,940
Site Address
600 S. Vermont St, Palatine, IL 60078
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Serious25$2,525$1,263-Jun 26, 2012
010021910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02
Serious115$3,366$1,683Jul 5, 2012-Jun 25, 2012
010031910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 C
Serious15$3,366$1,683-Jun 26, 2012
010041910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01
Serious215$3,366$1,683Jun 27, 2012-Jun 25, 2012
010051910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02
Serious210$3,366$1,683Jun 27, 2012-Jun 25, 2012

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Nov 16, 2010Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#315098400$6,5002 viol.

Inspection #315098400

Dates

Opened
Nov 16, 2010
Closing Conference Date
Dec 2, 2010
Closed
Apr 12, 2011

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
115
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$6,500
Site Address
600 S. Vermont Street, Palatine, IL 60067
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01003A1910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 C
Serious11$0$6,500Jan 26, 2011--
01003B1910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03
Serious11$0$0Jan 26, 2011--
Jun 11, 2010Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#314556937$2,4867 viol.

Inspection #314556937

Dates

Opened
Jun 11, 2010
Closing Conference Date
Jul 23, 2010
Closed
Oct 18, 2010

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
98
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
6 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$3,550
Penalties on Record
$2,486
Site Address
600 S. Vermont St, Palatine, IL 60078
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Chemical Exposure Sampling5 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Aluminum (as Al), Metal (Total Dust)20.5716 - 1.861mg/m³
Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3)30 - 0.000262mg/m³
Chromium (VI) - TWA30 - 0.000136mg/m³
Copper Dusts and Mists (as Cu)20 - 0.0214mg/m³
Gravimetric DeterminationQC20.5716 - 1.861mg/m³
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust)20.5716 - 1.861mg/m³
Sample WeightQC20.486 - 1.687mg

Violations

Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 I05
Serious22$2,500$1,750Jul 29, 2010--
010021910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A02
Serious44$525$368Jul 29, 2010--
01003A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 II
Serious44$525$368Aug 26, 2010--
01003B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01
Serious55$0$0Aug 26, 2010--
01003C1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02
Serious44$0$0Aug 26, 2010--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 9, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314257296$5,2506 viol.

Inspection #314257296

Dates

Opened
Mar 9, 2010
Closing Conference Date
Mar 24, 2010
Closed
Aug 26, 2010

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
84

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
6
Violation Types
6 serious
Initial Penalties
$5,250
Penalties on Record
$5,250
Site Address
600 S. Vermont St, Palatine, IL 60078
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01
Serious23$500$500Jun 30, 2010--
010021910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Serious33$2,500$2,500Jun 30, 2010--
010031910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 II
Serious13$625$625May 20, 2010--
010041910.24
Step Bolts and Manhole Steps
OSHA citation code: 19100024 H
Serious23$500$500Jun 30, 2010--
010051910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I
Serious12$625$625May 20, 2010--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Apr 19, 2002Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#305227654$1,5405 viol.

Inspection #305227654

Dates

Opened
Apr 19, 2002
Closing Conference Date
May 10, 2002
Closed
Oct 10, 2002

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
150
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$2,200
Penalties on Record
$1,540
Site Address
P.o.box 974, 600 South Vermont, Palatine, IL 60078
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Chemical Exposure Sampling4 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3)40.0011 - 0.0038mg/m³
Cyanide (as Cn)50mg/m³
Hydrogen Cyanide50ppm
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)10.0126mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I
Serious2020$1,100$770Aug 9, 2002--
010021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious2020$1,100$770Aug 9, 2002--
020011910.126
Additional requirements for special dipping and coating operations
OSHA citation code: 19100126 E
Other120$0$0Sep 30, 2002--
020021910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05
Other56$0$0May 21, 2002--
020031910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F09
Other25$0$0May 21, 2002--
Apr 30, 1997FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#300949757$9,45011 viol.

Inspection #300949757

Dates

Opened
Apr 30, 1997
Closing Conference Date
May 19, 1997
Closed
Nov 25, 1997

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
170
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
11
Violation Types
11 serious
Initial Penalties
$18,900
Penalties on Record
$9,450
Site Address
P.o.box 974, 600 South Vermont, Palatine, IL 60078
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.

Incident Investigation Summaries

Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.

FatalityApr 30, 1997

Employee killed after heart attack, fall into caustic tank

Injury: OtherBody part: Other Body SystemSource: OtherEvent: Other

Violations

Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03
Serious456$3,500$1,750Oct 1, 1997--
010021910.94
Ventilation
OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 II
Serious2525$1,400$700Jul 18, 1997--
010031910.94
Ventilation
OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 III
Serious2525$2,450$1,225Jul 18, 1997--
010041910.94
Ventilation
OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 IV
Serious2525$2,450$1,225Jul 18, 1997--
010051910.94
Ventilation
OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 V
Serious2525$2,450$1,225Jul 18, 1997--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jun 14, 1989Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#103334314$1205 viol.

Inspection #103334314

Dates

Opened
Jun 14, 1989
Closing Conference Date
Jun 14, 1989
Closed
Aug 4, 1989

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
140
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$120
Penalties on Record
$120
Site Address
P.o.box 974, 600 South Vermont, Palatine, IL 60078
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Chemical Exposure Sampling16 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Antimony and Compounds (as Sb)30mg/m³
Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be)30mg/m³
Cadmium Fume (as Cd)30mg/m³
Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3)30mg/m³
Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts30mg/m³
Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co)30mg/m³
Copper Fume (as Cu)30 - 0.04mg/m³
Iron Oxide Fume30 - 0.1694mg/m³
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)30mg/m³
Manganese Fume (as Mn)30 - 0.0016mg/m³
Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust)20mg/m³
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)30mg/m³
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction)20mg/m³
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust)20mg/m³
Vanadium fume (as V2O5)30mg/m³
Zinc Oxide Fume30 - 0.0321mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I
Serious11$120$120Jul 10, 1989--
01001B1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II
Serious11$0$0Jul 10, 1989--
020011910.38
Emergency Action Plans
OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02
Other1140$0$0Jul 10, 1989--
020021910.94
Ventilation
OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VIII
Other120$0$0Aug 8, 1989--
020031910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 I06
Other12$0$0Jul 10, 1989--
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).

Understanding These Penalties

The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.

Standards cited

1910.94Ventilation10 citations · $4,855
1910.134Respiratory Protection8 citations · $7,868
1910.1200Hazard Communication8 citations · $1,000

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
90
Substances
23
Inspections
4

Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.

Industry comparison

BLS 2024 survey: electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring reported 4.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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