OSHA Inspection: ELEVATE ENERGY SERVICES LLC

Issued

Oct 3, 2018

Abate by

Nov 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,298 · Current $2,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical:    (a)  Elevate Energy Services LLC, at 1 Industrial Park, Johnstown, CO: On and preceding 7/10/18, the employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical.  Employees performed operations including but not limited to providing water to hydraulic fracturing sites and maintenance of equipment used for such operations.  The employer did not have in the workplace copies of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals in their work area, including but not limited to the following:    1.  Hydraulic fluid;  2.  Motor oil.

Issued

Oct 3, 2018

Abate by

Nov 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):  The employer did not ensure that employee training included details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:    (a)  Elevate Energy Services LLC, at 1 Industrial Park, Johnstown, CO: On and preceding 7/10/18, the employer did not ensure that employee training included details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  Employees performed operations including but not limited to providing water to hydraulic fracturing sites and maintenance of equipment used for such operations.  Employees used hydraulic fluid and motor oil to maintain equipment.  The employer did not provide HazCom training with regards to details of the employer's HazCom program, nor how employees may obtain a Safety Data Sheet.  This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Oct 3, 2018

Abate by

Nov 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d):  (a)  Elevate Energy Services LLC, at 1 Industrial Park, Johnstown, CO: On and preceding 7/10/18, the employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d).  Employees performed operations including but not limited to providing water to hydraulic fracturing sites and maintenance of equipment used for such operations.  The employer had assessed the workplace and determined personal protective equipment to be worn by employees.  The employer had not certified that the assessment had taken place.