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

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(v): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not provide lighting equipment needed to enable employees to see well enough to work safely and to exit the space quickly in an emergency: a. On or about May 3, 2012, in the facility, employees were required to enter permit required confined spaces. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards when appropriate lighting equipment was not provided. Lighting provided was not rated for use in a hazardous atmosphere, had damaged insulation of electrical parts and/or inadequate protection preventing bulb damage.