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OSHA cites worker safety violations at Libertyville health club

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Federal officials have proposed penalties totaling $60,000 against a Libertyville health club for purportedly failing to provide protective equipment to employees who worked with hazardous chemicals. Officials announced the proposed fine Monday against the parent company of the XSport Fitness in Libertyville.

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Federal authorities are threatening penalties totaling $60,000 against a Libertyville health club for purportedly failing to provide personal protective equipment to employees who worked with hazardous chemicals. Officials announced the proposed action Monday against the parent company of XSport Fitness. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration said an inspection in November revealed four repeat safety violations at the XSport in Libertyville.