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Air regulators issued violations to two Paramount foundries after detecting elevated levels of hexavalent chromium, a highly toxic metal and potent carcinogen.

The chemical is 500 times more carcinogenic than diesel exhaust and poses the second-highest cancer risk among toxic air contaminants in California.

Investigators say both facilities failed to conduct required tests, properly clean work areas and operate equipment with necessary permits.

Southern California air regulators issued violations to two foundries in southeast Los Angeles County after air sampling revealed elevated levels of a highly toxic metal near the facilities.

Air samples collected Sept. 10-22 in the city of

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