OSHA Inspection: DCP SERVICES LLC

Issued

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12934.00 · Current $9633.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a fire hazard:    (a) DCP Services LLC, at Highway 392 and Weld County Road 71, N 0.9, W 0.2, Briggsdale, CO: On 11/16/17, the employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a fire hazard.  Employees of DCP Services LLC and Complete Energy Services Inc were involved in the removal of a hydrate blockage within a DCP Services LLC pipeline.  The DCP Services LLC pipeline transported approximately 350 psi natural gas and other products of crude oil and gas extraction.  The removal of the hydrate blockage involved depressurizing the upstream portion of the pipeline, by venting gases, vapors, and liquids to a vacuum truck via a high pressure hose connected to a fitting with valve at the pig launcher.  Flammable liquids remained in the vacuum truck's tank, while flammable gases and vapors were exhausted from a hatch on the top of the vacuum truck tank.  The flammable gases and vapors ignited, resulting in a flash fire.  DCP Services LLC did not ensure that all potential ignition sources were eliminated or controlled.  This condition exposed an employee of DCP Services LLC to a fire hazard.

Issued

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6912.00 · Current $6912.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace:    (a) DCP Services LLC, at Highway 392 and Weld County Road 71, N 0.9, W 0.2, Briggsdale, CO: On and preceding 11/16/17, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace.  Employees removed hydrate blockages within DCP Services LLC  pipelines.  DCP Services LLC pipelines transported natural gas and other products of crude oil and gas extraction.  The hydrate blockage removal process included venting of the contents of the pipeline to reduce internal pressure.  Venting of the pipeline released hydrocarbon gases and liquids into the work environment.  The employer did not evaluate employee exposure to respiratory hazards, including hydrogen sulfide and hydrocarbon gases and vapors, including benzene.  This condition exposed employees to respiratory hazards.

Issued

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8638.00 · Current $8638.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(2)(ii): The employer's energy control program under paragraph (c)(1) of this section did not utilize lockout, where the energy isolating device was capable of being locked out:    (a) DCP Services LLC, at Highway 392 and Weld County Road 71, N 0.9, W 0.2, Briggsdale, CO: On 11/16/17, the employer's energy control program under paragraph (c)(1) of this section did not utilize lockout, where the energy isolating device was capable of being locked out.  Employees of DCP Services LLC and Complete Energy Services Inc were involved in the removal of a hydrate blockage within a DCP Services LLC pipeline.  The DCP Services LLC pipeline transported approximately 350 psi natural gas and other products of crude oil and gas extraction.  The high pressure natural gas was both a pneumatic energy source and a thermal energy source.  An employee of DCP Services LLC closed one downstream block valve and one upstream block valve at the approximate ends of the one mile length section of piping.  The employee did not place a lock or tag on either block valve.  The valves were capable of being locked out when closed.  This condition exposed an employee of DCP Services LLC and employees of Complete Energy Services Inc to uncontrolled energy hazards.

Issued

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    (a) DCP Services LLC, at Highway 392 and Weld County Road 71, N 0.9, W 0.2, Briggsdale, CO: On and preceding 11/16/17, the employer did not ensure that procedures were developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.  Employees of DCP Services LLC and Complete Energy Services Inc were involved in the removal of a hydrate blockage within a DCP Services LLC  pipeline.  The DCP Services LLC pipeline transported approximately 350 psi natural gas and other products of crude oil and gas extraction.  The high pressure natural gas was both a pneumatic energy source and a thermal energy source.  The employer had not developed, documented, and utilized a procedure for the control of the hazardous energies.  This condition exposed an employee of DCP Services LLC and employees of Complete Energy Services Inc to uncontrolled energy hazards.

Issued

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:    (a) DCP Services LLC, at Highway 392 and Weld County Road 71, N 0.9, W 0.2, Briggsdale, CO: On and preceding 11/16/17, the employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices.  Employees of DCP Services LLC and Complete Energy Services Inc were involved in the removal of a hydrate blockage within a DCP Services LLC pipeline.  The DCP Services LLC pipeline transported approximately 350 psi natural gas and other products of crude oil and gas extraction.  The high pressure natural gas was both a pneumatic energy source and a thermal energy source.  An employee of DCP Services LLC closed pipeline valves, vented a compressor, and shut off a starter.  The employer did not adequately train the employee regarding the application and use of energy control devices.  This condition exposed an employee of DCP Services LLC and employees of Complete Energy Services Inc to uncontrolled energy hazards.

Issued

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(2)(i): When outside servicing personnel were engaged in activities in a facility, the onsite employer and the outside employer did not inform each other of their respective lockout or tagout procedures:    (a) DCP Services LLC, at Highway 392 and Weld County Road 71, N 0.9, W 0.2, Briggsdale, CO: On 11/16/17, when outside servicing personnel were engaged in activities in a facility, the onsite employer and the outside employer did not inform each other of their respective lockout or tagout procedures.  Employees of DCP Services LLC and Complete Energy Services Inc were involved in the removal of a hydrate blockage within a DCP Services LLC pipeline.  The DCP Services LLC pipeline transported approximately 350 psi natural gas and other products of crude oil and gas extraction.  The high pressure natural gas was both a pneumatic energy source and a thermal energy source.  DCP Services LLC did not inform Complete Energy Services Inc of DCP Services LLC's lockout/tagout procedure.  This condition exposed an employee of DCP Services LLC and employees of Complete Energy Services Inc to uncontrolled energy hazards.

Issued

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii): Group lockout or tagout devices were not used in accordance with procedures required by 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4):    (a) DCP Services LLC, at Highway 392 and Weld County Road 71, N 0.9, W 0.2, Briggsdale, CO: On 11/16/17, group lockout or tagout devices were not used in accordance with procedures required by 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4).  Employees of DCP Services LLC and Complete Energy Services Inc. were involved in the removal of a hydrate blockage within a DCP Services LLC pipeline.  DCP Services LLC directed the operation.  The DCP Services LLC pipeline transported approximately 350 psi natural gas and other products of crude oil and gas extraction.  The high pressure natural gas was both a pneumatic energy source and a thermal energy source.  An employee of DCP Services LLC closed pipeline valves, vented a compressor, and shut off a starter.  DCP Services LLC  did not ensure that all authorized employees affixed a personal lockout device to a group lockout device before beginning the blow down.  This condition exposed an employee of DCP Services LLC and employees of Complete Energy Services Inc. to uncontrolled energy hazards.

Issued

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5184.00 · Current $5184.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(i): At a multi-employer workplace, the employer's hazard communication program as implemented did not include methods the employer used to provide other employers with on-site access to a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical the other employers' employees may be exposed to while working:      (a) DCP Services LLC, at Highway 392 and Weld County Road 71, N 0.9, W 0.2, Briggsdale, CO: On and preceding 11/16/17, the employer's hazard communication program as implemented did not include methods the employer used to provide other employers with on-site access to a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical the other employers' employees may have been exposed to while working.  Employees of DCP Services LLC and Complete Energy Services Inc were involved in the removal of a hydrate blockage within a DCP Services LLC pipeline.  The DCP Services LLC pipeline transported natural gas and other products of crude oil and gas extraction.  DCP Services LLC developed its own Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for its products, including natural gas, natural gas condensate, natural gas liquids, and produced water.  DCP Services LLC also brought to the worksite chemicals, including but not limited to, methanol, CRC Wasp and Hornet Killer, WD-40 Corporation WD-40, Lubriplate 110.105 motor assembly grease, and 10W-30 motor oil.  DCP Services LLC did not ensure that its written hazard communication program as implemented included the methods used to provide on-site access to SDS's for each hazardous chemical produced by or brought to the site by DCP Services LLC that other employer's employees may be exposed to while working on DCP Services LLC equipment.  This condition exposed employees of Complete Energy Services Inc to a chemical hazard.

Issued

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    (a) DCP Services LLC, at Highway 392 and Weld County Road 71, N 0.9, W 0.2, Briggsdale, CO: On 11/16/17, the employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).  Employees of DCP Services LLC and Complete Energy Services Inc were involved in the removal of a hydrate blockage within a DCP Services LLC pipeline.  The DCP Services LLC pipeline transported natural gas and other products of crude oil and gas extraction.  DCP Services LLC developed its own Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for its products, including natural gas, natural gas condensate, natural gas liquids, and produced water.  DCP Services LLC also brought to the worksite chemicals, including but not limited to, methanol, CRC Wasp and Hornet Killer, WD-40 Corporation WD-40, Lubriplate 110.105 motor assembly grease, and 10W-30 motor oil.  DCP Services LLC did not ensure that SDSs for chemicals brought to the site by a DCP Services LLC employee were readily accessible.  This condition exposed employees of DCP Services LLC to a chemical hazard.

Issued

2018-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12934.00 · Current $9633.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure that employee training included methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.):    (a) DCP Services LLC, at Highway 392 and Weld County Road 71, N 0.9, W 0.2, Briggsdale, CO: On and preceding 11/16/17, the employer did not ensure that employee training included methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.).  Employees removed hydrate blockages within DCP Services LLC pipelines.  DCP Services LLC pipelines transported natural gas and other products of crude oil and gas extraction.  The hydrate blockage removal process included venting of the contents of the pipeline to reduce internal pressure.  Venting of the pipeline released flammable hydrocarbon gases and liquids into the work environment.  An employee working in an environment where flammable gases were present did not utilize monitoring equipment to alert him to the presence or release of flammable gases.  The employer did not provide effective training to the employee regarding the detection of flammable gases.  This condition exposed the employee to a fire hazard.