OSHA Inspection: DECCO INTERNATIONAL, LLC

Issued

2021-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1966.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: (Construction Reference 1926.103)  Jobsite located at the Stony Brook Water Treatment Plant, 260 Cherry Lane, Oakdale, Connecticut:  Vestibule and Tank Area:  On, or about, December 3, 2020, an employee wore a 3M full face respirator while performing painting tasks.  The Medical Clearance granted to the employee on March 29, 2019 only included the use of a half mask respirator.

Issued

2021-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2622.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.152(f)(3):  Flammable liquids were used where there were open flames or other sources of ignition within 50 feet of the operation:  Jobsite located at the Stony Brook Water Treatment Plant, 260 Cherry Lane, Oakdale, Connecticut:  Vestibule:  On, or about, December 3, 2020, a TPI fan and a HUSKY dual light were used where Macropoxy 646 paint was being applied to a wall.  Neither the fan nor the light was approved for use in a hazardous location.  Macropoxy 646 is a Category 3 flammable liquid with a flashpoint of 91 degrees, F.

Issued

2021-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.152(f)(1):Flammable liquids were not kept in closed containers when not actually in use:  Jobsite located at the Stony Brook Water Treatment Plant, 260 Cherry Lane, Oakdale, Connecticut:  Vestibule:  On, or about, December 3, 2020, two buckets that contained residual Macropoxy 646 paint were left open to dry.  Macropoxy 646 is a Category 3 flammable liquid with a flashpoint of 91 degrees, F.