This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1998. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Hydro Gate Safety Record

Commerce City, CO

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 12/14/1998

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Hydro Gate in Commerce City, Colorado has 36 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 27 classified as serious and $12,598 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1993 to 1998.

Hydro Gate, located in Commerce City, Colorado, was last inspected by OSHA in 1998. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 36 violations on file, 27 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $12,598.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

36 Violations
3 Inspections
27 Serious
$12,598 Penalties
Serious?
27 ($11,863)
Other-than-Serious?
9 ($735)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1993
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1993
OSHA initially proposed $20,125 in penalties for Hydro Gate, later reduced to $12,598 — a 37% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
4 citations $2,357
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $600
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $940
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,125
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/14/1998 Referral? Commerce City, CO 7 $3,375
11/24/1998 Planned? Commerce City, CO 18 $5,550
07/28/1993 Planned? Commerce City, CO 11 $3,673

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