This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Arlington Plating Safety Record

Palatine, IL · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 02/01/2016

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Arlington Plating in Palatine, Illinois has 90 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 54 classified as serious and $177,305 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 2016.

Arlington Plating, located in Palatine, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. 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 90 violations on file, 54 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $177,305.

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.

90 Violations
15 Inspections
54 Serious
$177,305 Penalties
Serious?
54 ($115,775)
Other-than-Serious?
32 ($21,930)
Repeat?
4 ($39,600)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 5 inspections (8 total) since 1989
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 1978
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (10 total) since 1978
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1997
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1976
OSHA initially proposed $201,460 in penalties for Arlington Plating, later reduced to $177,305 — a 12% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
10 citations $4,855
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
8 citations $1,000
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
8 citations $28,957
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
8 citations $7,868
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
6 citations $23,131
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/01/2016 Follow-Up? Palatine, IL 12 $60,000
08/13/2013 Planned? Palatine, IL 13 $80,000
03/09/2012 Referral? Palatine, IL 11 $10,940
03/09/2012 Referral? Palatine, IL 1 $180
11/16/2010 Referral? Palatine, IL 2 $6,500
06/11/2010 Referral? Palatine, IL 7 $2,485
03/09/2010 Planned? Palatine, IL 6 $5,250
04/19/2002 Complaint? Palatine, IL 5 $1,540
04/30/1997 Accident? Palatine, IL 11 $9,450
06/14/1989 Referral? Palatine, IL 5 $120
12/05/1985 Complaint? Palatine, IL 5 $240
01/20/1984 Planned? Palatine, IL 0 $0
09/21/1978 Follow-Up? Palatine, IL 0 $0
04/04/1978 Complaint? Palatine, IL 7 $600
10/19/1976 Planned? Palatine, IL 5 $0

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