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

29 CFR 1926.1211(c)(1): Each authorized entrant did not use a chest or full body harness, with a retrieval line attached at the center of the entrant's back near shoulder level, above the entrant's head, or at another point which the employer can establish presents a profile small enough for the successful removal of the entrant: a) On October 25, 2017, at the jobsite located at South Park Blvd. & Parkside Cir., Streamwood, IL 60107, each authorized entrant engaged in a cured in place pipe lining operation was not continuously connected to a retrieval line while working at the bottom of an approximately 20 feet deep manhole structure and inside of a 24 inch diameter horizontal sewer pipe. A single tri-pod with one retrieval line was utilized for two employees who worked in the permit required confined space concurrently. Neither employee was connected to the retrieval device once they descended into the permit required confined space. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.