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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 acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146: a) Silo; On or about May 24, 2022 and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to work in the confined spaces of the woodchip silo without first training employees on the hazards associated with permit required confined spaces or the procedures and practices to enter confined spaces exposing employees to confined space hazards. The MDLG, Inc. DBA Phenix Lumber Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.146(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1476807, citation number 1, item number 3c and was affirmed as a final order on 11/23/21, with respect to a workplace located at 4 Cutrate Road, Phenix City, AL 36870.