Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 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: The employer is failing to ensure that confined space entry permits are completed prior to authorizing employees to enter pits exposing them to a possible deficient atmosphere and entrapment hazards. This violation was most recently documented on or about May 4, 2016 and at times thereafter in the north feed mill pit containing the bottom of the bucket elevator legs, the feed mixer and conveyors located at 575 S Main Street, West Point, Nebraska 68788. Employees entered the pit to conduct cleaning and maintenance of equipment without preparing an entry permit.