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

29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit: a. On or about September 2, 2023, an employee entered spiral freezer 7, a permit-required confined space, to clean without a permit to ensure that the space was made safe by measures such as, but not limited to, deenergizing the equipment, monitoring for a hazardous atmosphere, and isolating the ammonia lines. b. On or about September 3, 2023 an employee entered spiral freezer 7, a permit-required confined space, to inspect without a permit to ensure that the space was made safe by measures such as, but not limited to, deenergizing the equipment, monitoring for a hazardous atmosphere, and isolating the ammonia lines. b. On or about September 10, 2023, an employee entered spiral freezer 3, a permit-required confined space, to clean without a permit to ensure that the space was made safe by measures such as, but not limited to, deenergizing the equipment, monitoring for a hazardous atmosphere, and isolating the ammonia lines. Employees were exposed to hazards related to anhydrous ammonia. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).