Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(iii): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including isolating the permit space: a) On or about February 8, 2016, means, practices or procedures to isolate the energy sources (both pneumatic and electrical energy) to the Ductile Muller, a permit required confined space, were not implemented prior to an employee entering the Muller for maintenances reasons. b) On or about February 8, 2016, the employer did not specify the acceptable and safe entry conditions for employee(s) assigned to enter the Ductile Muller, a permit-required confined space. The was no procedure to isolate this space from the batch hopper. Abatement documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.