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

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(viii): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not provide, at no cost to the employees, rescue and emergency equipment needed to comply with 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): a) 638 Summer Street, Lynn, MA 01905, Large urethane room. On or about April 29, 2017, the employer did not provide rescue and emergency equipment needed to comply with 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9). The employer initially provided a tripod and winch for retrieval purposes for the scheduled permit-required confined space entry; however, this method did not work, as the tripod requires a flat surface around the entry to the space, which the tank does not provide. The employer thereafter provided a powered hoist to rescue entrants, however this method is unsafe as the powered hoist is not rated for personnel, and could severely injure or kill the entrants. Additionally, the hoist will no longer function if electric or pneumatic power is lost. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).