OSHA Cites A.M. Castle for Asbestos Violations U.S. safety regulators are planning to issue a fine of $127,600 against A.M. Castle and Company, an Oak Brook-based specialty metal and plastic products distributor, after they found the company exposed workers to dangerous asbestos fibers during insulation removal at a Franklin Park site. The OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) investigators say the company exposed workers to asbestos without any safety precautions. OSHA has cited A.M. Castle for 22 serious safety violations following an investigation that was conducted after receiving a complaint. Diane Turek, the director of OSHA’s Des Plaines office, said not taking adequate precautions during asbestos removal would put workers at the risk of developing severe respirat ory and other diseases. A spokesperson for A.M. Castle said the company completely cooperated with OSHA during the investigation. He said the company would meet the regulators and discuss the findings. “A.M. Castle is dedicated to safety of the workers. The company has decided to fix whatever issues uncovered by OSHA,” the company spokesman said.