OSHA has cited Arlington Metals Corp. for 38 safety and health violations, which carry proposed penalties of $117,000. The agency initiated a safety and health investigation in June in response to a complaint filed by the United Steel Workers Union alleging unsafe working conditions at the Franklin Park metal strip and coil processing facility. Violations include lack of a respiratory protection program, multiple instances of inadequate machine guarding and unsafe electrical work practices.

"These inspections reveal a pattern by Arlington Metals Corp. of failing to implement safety and health precautions," said Diane Turek, OSHA's area director for the Chicago North Area Office in Des Plaines.