Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(B): When an entrance cover was removed, the opening was not promptly guarded by a railing, temporary cover, or other temporary barrier that would protect each employee working in the space from foreign objects entering the space. On or about October 7, 2024, National Water Main Cleaning Company employees cleaning sewage debris from the bottom of a siphon 120-feet below ground were exposed to falling objects entering the manhole, 36-inches in diameter. The manhole cover was removed to access the siphon was not guarded. A winch weighing approximately 119 pounds accidentally fell through the opening and struck an employee working below. Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.