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Nitrex Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Aurora, Illinois · Metal Heat Treating · NAICS 332811

2inspections
22citation items
$56,640current penalties
Oct 26, 2022last inspection

Since 2017, OSHA inspectors have visited Nitrex Inc. in Illinois 2 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Oct 26, 2022 after a complaint, in Aurora.

In all, OSHA issued 22 citation items: 18 serious and 4 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $113,281; today they stand at $56,640, 50% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.146 (permit-required confined spaces), 15 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Nitrex Inc. averages $56,640 across 1 cited inspection.

Nitrex Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 2017 to 2022
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 346304876 OPENED OCT 26, 2022Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 30 employees at the site · Closed Oct 16, 2024

1900 Plain Ave., Aurora, IL 60502 · Metal Heat Treating · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(8) · Ladders in general industry
 Serious$7,813$4,640Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$10,938$7,000Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(vi) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$10,151$6,500Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 4c
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 4d
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$10,938$0Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$10,938$7,000Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(8) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$10,938$7,000Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$10,938$7,000Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 9a
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$10,938$7,000Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 9b
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 9c
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(iv) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 9d
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(v) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 10a
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(3) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$10,938$7,000Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 10b
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(3)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 10c
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$10,938$0Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6) · Hazard communication
 Serious$7,813$3,500Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii)(a) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 3, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 3, 2023Final

Inspection 342633526 OPENED SEP 14, 2017Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 1 employee at the site · Closed Oct 27, 2017

1900 Plain Ave., Aurora, IL 60502 · Metal Heat Treating · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii)

(ii) Fire resistance. Storage cabinets shall be designed and constructed to limit the internal temperature to not more than 325 °F. when subjected to a 10-minute fire test using the standard time-temperature curve as set forth in Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, NFPA 251-1969, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6. All joints and seams shall remain tight and the door shall remain securely closed during the fire test. Cabinets shall be labeled in conspicuous lettering, “Flammable—Keep Fire Away.”

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii)(a)

(ii) Fire resistance. Storage cabinets shall be designed and constructed to limit the internal temperature to not more than 325 °F. when subjected to a 10-minute fire test using the standard time-temperature curve as set forth in Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, NFPA 251-1969, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6. All joints and seams shall remain tight and the door shall remain securely closed during the fire test. Cabinets shall be labeled in conspicuous lettering, “Flammable—Keep Fire Away.”

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)

(6) Workplace labeling. Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with either:

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces

29 CFR 1910.23 · Ladders in general industry

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