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OSHA Inspection: ITW SEXTON, A DIVISION OF ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of ITW SEXTON, A DIVISION OF ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. in 3101 SEXTON ROAD SE, DECATUR, AL 35603 (NAICS 332431). OSHA activity number 346609738.

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Site address
3101 SEXTON ROAD SE
City
DECATUR
State
AL
ZIP
35603
Mailing
3101 SEXTON ROAD SE, DECATUR, AL 35603
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
332431
Employees
97
Ownership type
A

9 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.169 A02 II

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Sep 13, 2023
Penalty
Initial $5,806 · Current $5,806
29 CFR  1910.169(a)(2)(ii): All safety valves used shall be constructed, installed, and maintained in accordance with the A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII Edition 1968:  (a) On or about March 16, 2023 - Line 3, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the pressure relief device on the compressed air accumulator tank had been zip-tied to prevent air escaping.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $5806
  • — Z (S) $5806

1910.212 A01

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Sep 13, 2023
Penalty
Initial $5,806 · Current $5,806
29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  (a) On or about March 16, 2023 - Production Lines, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when conveyors were not guarded.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $5806
  • — Z (S) $5806

1910.219 C04 I

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Sep 13, 2023
Penalty
Initial $5,806 · Current $5,806
29 CFR  1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one-half the diameter of the shaft:  (a) On or about March 16, 2023 - Production Line 4, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the projecting shaft projected more than one-half the diameter of the shaft.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $5806
  • — Z (S) $5806

1910.219 F03

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Sep 13, 2023
Penalty
Initial $6,831 · Current $6,831
29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  (a) On or about March 16, 2023 - Production Areas, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when chains/sprockets were not guarded at printers.  (b) On or about March 16, 2023 - Production Areas, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when chains/sprockets were not guarded at inspection stations.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $6831
  • — Z (S) $6831

1910.37 B04

Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Sep 13, 2023
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  (a) On or about March 16, 2023 - 3101 Sexton Road, Decatur, AL, employees were exposed to fire hazards when directional exit signs were not mounted when the direction of travel to the exit was not immediately apparent.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.147 C04 II B

Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Sep 13, 2023
Abate by
Nov 17, 2023
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:  (a) On or about March 16, 2023 - Production Areas, employees were exposed to struck-by and electrical hazards when the machine specific procedures did not specify the order that locks should be applied.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.147 C04 II C

Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Sep 13, 2023
Abate by
Nov 17, 2023
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them:  (a) On or about March 16, 2023 - Production Areas, employees were exposed to struck-by and electrical hazards when the machine specific procedures did not specify the order that locks should be removed.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.178 L04 III

Other-than-serious 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Sep 13, 2023
Abate by
Nov 17, 2023
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  (a) On or about March 16, 2023 - Production Areas, periodic training did not include an evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.305 A02 I

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Sep 13, 2023
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.305(a)(2)(i): Temporary electrical power and lighting installation(s) 600 volts, nominal, or less were used in prohibited manners: Note:  Temporary electrical power and lighting installation(s) may only be used as specified by 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(A) through 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(C):  (a) On or about March 16, 2023 - Line 2, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when an extension cord was used when there was no electrical outlet nearby.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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