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

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5):Evaluate permit space conditions as follows when entry operations are conducted: (d)(5)(i): Test conditions in the permit space to determine if acceptable entry conditions exist before entry is authorized to begin, except that, if isolation of the space is infeasible because the space is large or is part of a continuous system (such as a sewer), pre-entry testing shall be performed to the extent feasible before entry is authorized and, if entry is authorized, entry conditions shall be continuously monitored in the areas where authorized entrants are working; (d)(5)(ii): Test or monitor the permit space as necessary to determine if acceptable entry conditions are being maintained during the course of entry operations; and (d)(5)(iv): Provide each authorized entrant or that employee's authorized representative an opportunity to observe the pre-entry and any subsequent testing or monitoring of permit spaces a) On or about 08/20/2024, employer did not ensure that the requirements for entry under (d)(5)(iv) through (d)(5)(iv) to check the atmospheric conditions were conducted and entry conditions acceptable before employees entered the 9' tornado pulper to replace equipment.