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Coal Ash Safety

At Ellingson-DTD, we take our role in ensuring the safety of our employees, customers, and the general public very seriously. We have an active safety program, including a number of components that are continually assessed for improvement, keeping everyone focused on working safely.

Our employees are held accountable for the safety of the work site, 100% completion of daily Job Site Assessments (JSAs), conducting incident investigations, recognizing, and if necessary, disciplining employees to promote the highest level of safety in the workplace.

Safety Initiatives

In 2024, we implemented several proactive safety management initiatives across the company. Driven by the Ellingson Leadership team, these initiatives are designed to promote risk reduction, accountability, engagement, and safety awareness.

Executive Safety Committee

Meet monthly to discuss safety needs and updates.

Safety Perception Survey

Administered to employees, this survey has helped inform future improvement initiatives.

Annual Safety/DOT/1st Aid-CPR Training

A three-day training class that all operations employees and leadership attend.

Field Inspections and Tracking

Utilizing the HCSS platform to conduct field safety observations, inspections, and reporting.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process

Focuses on preventing and mitigating future high-risk incidents.

Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention Program

Focuses on preventing serious injuries on a jobsite.

The Leader in Horizontal Coal Ash Dewatering

Managing groundwater and pore water doesn’t have to mean endless wells, pumps, and costs. Ellingson’s patented horizontal drilling method makes dewatering faster, safer, and more affordable-helping utilities, engineers, and contractors move ash from wet storage to compliant dry landfills with confidence.

With over 30 years of HDD expertise and more than 63,000 feet of coal ash wells installed, we deliver proven results that simplify compliance and protect communities.

If you’re ready for a more innovative approach to coal ash dewatering, Ellingson is the partner who can get it done.