OSHA Inspection: HYDRO CLEAR SERVICES, LLC

Issued

2026-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11585.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(3)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each employee is protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level by one or more of the following methods listed in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i)(A)-(D):  On or about August 27, 2025,  at the Lift Station 20 job site where employees did not utilize a fall protection system when exposed to a fall greater than 4 feet through the manhole while performing a Bottom Clean.

Issued

2026-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11585.00 · Current $11585.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(d)(1)(iii):Where the employer could not identify or reasonably estimate the employee exposure to respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace, the employer did not consider the atmosphere to be IDLH:  On or about August 27, 2025, at the Lift Station 20 job site the employer did not consider the atmosphere to be IDLH and did not conduct a reasonable estimate of employees' exposure to atmospheric hazards while employees were performing a Bottom Clean.

Issued

2026-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11585.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(d)(2):Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces before employees entered:  On or about August 27, 2025, at the Lift Station 20 job site, the identification and evaluation of hazards, such as but not limited to, fire, engulfment, falls, and biohazards, was not conducted before employees made entry.

Issued

2026-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11585.00 · Current $11585.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(d)(3):Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations:  On or about August 27, 2025, at the Lift Station 20 job site where means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations were not implemented for employees working in a permit required confined space.

Issued

2026-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(e)(1):Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit:  On or about August 27, 2025,  at the Lift Station 20 job site, an entry permit was not completed before employees made entry into the permit required confined space.

Issued

2026-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11585.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(d)(4)(i):Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not ensure that employees used the testing and monitoring equipment properly:  On or about August 27, 2025, at the Lift Station 20 job site, testing and monitoring equipment was not utilized prior to employees entering the confined space. Additionally, an mPower Electronics gas monitor used during rescue operations had not been calibrated, bump tested, or properly maintained.

Issued

2026-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11585.00 · Current $11585.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(d)(4)(viii):Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not provide, a rescue and emergency equipment needed to comply with 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9):  On or about August 27, 2025,  at the Lift Station 20 job site where employees were not provided with rescue and emergency equipment needed for rescue.

Issued

2026-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(d)(9):Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces:  On or about August 27, 2025, at the Lift Station 20 job site where procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services were not implemented where employees were working in a permit required confined space.

Issued

2026-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11585.00 · Current $11585.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(d)(8):Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not designate the persons who were to have active roles in entry operations, identify the duties of each such employee:  On or about August 27, 2025, at the Lift Station 20 job site, employees were not designated or identified to perform the active roles required for safe entry into the permit required confined space, including authorized entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors.

Issued

2026-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11585.00 · Current $11585.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(g)(1):The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:  On or about August 27, 2025, at the Lift Station 20 job site, employees working inside the confined space did not have confined space training.