This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2014. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

A.M. Castle Safety Record

Franklin Park, IL · Wholesale Trade

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 09/25/2014

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, A.M. Castle in Franklin Park, Illinois has 60 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 46 classified as serious and $148,975 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2014.

A.M. Castle, located in Franklin Park, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2014. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 60 violations on file, 46 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $148,975.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

60 Violations
14 Inspections
46 Serious
$148,975 Penalties
Serious?
46 ($130,075)
Other-than-Serious?
13 ($2,400)
Repeat?
1 ($16,500)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2006
1926.1101 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (22 total) since 2011
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 2006
1910.1001 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2011
1904.0007 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2007
OSHA initially proposed $242,550 in penalties for A.M. Castle, later reduced to $148,975 — a 39% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1926.1101 OSHA Standard
22 citations $58,975
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
7 citations $8,470
1910.1001 OSHA Standard
5 citations $26,025
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
5 citations $19,445
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
3 citations $8,500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/25/2014 Complaint? Franklin Park, IL 7 $33,000
10/14/2011 Complaint? Franklin Park, IL 26 $63,500
10/14/2011 Complaint? Franklin Park, IL 3 $4,760
10/15/2008 Complaint? Franklin Park, IL 1 $3,500
03/13/2008 Complaint? Franklin Park, IL 1 $5,000
10/25/2007 Complaint? Franklin Park, IL 5 $20,000
08/30/2007 Referral? Franklin Park, IL 4 $3,150
08/21/2007 Complaint? Franklin Park, IL 1 $3,500
09/20/2006 Complaint? Franklin Park, IL 4 $5,950
02/08/2006 Complaint? Franklin Park, IL 6 $6,615
04/03/2003 Complaint? Franklin Park, IL 0 $0
03/23/2001 Complaint? Franklin Park, IL 0 $0
01/12/2001 Complaint? Franklin Park, IL 2 $0
10/15/1987 Complaint? Franklin Park, IL 0 $0

Improve Your Safety Grade

Links may be affiliate-supported. This does not affect our safety ratings or recommendations.