Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:

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, including, but not limited to items (d)(3)(i) through (d)(3)(vi) of this paragraph. a) On or about August 14, 2018, and at times prior, the employer, Tolin Mechanical Systems Company, did not implement the means, procedures, and practices designed to prevent injury when employees were required to enter a permit-required confined space (underground pump vault). Employees entered a permit-required confined space which contained a flammable atmosphere without taking the necessary precautions to make the space safe for entry. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Sample Abatement-Certification Letter).