Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(i): Under the permit 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, but not limited to - specifying acceptable entry conditions: a) On or about May 31, 2019, weld box vessel #1 in the Melt Shop #1 was entered by an employee during cleaning operations without a full permit entry. The employer's program did not specify the acceptable conditions for employee entry into a weld box vessel permit-required confined space under the permit entry process. Employees conducting cleaning and maintenance were exposed to potential atmospheric, mechanical, and electrical hazards. b) On or about May 31, 2019, weld box vessel #2 in the Melt Shop #1 was entered by an employee during cleaning operations without a full permit entry. The employer's program did not specify the acceptable conditions for employee entry into a weld box vessel permit-required confined space under the permit entry process. Employees conducting cleaning and maintenance were exposed to potential atmospheric, mechanical, and electrical hazards. c) On or about May 31, 2019, weld box vessel #3 in the Melt Shop #1 was entered by an employee during cleaning operations without a full permit entry. The employer's program did not specify the acceptable conditions for employee entry into a weld box vessel permit-required confined space under the permit entry process. Employees conducting cleaning and maintenance were exposed to potential atmospheric, mechanical, and electrical hazards. d) On or about May 31, 2019, weld box vessel #4 in the Melt Shop #1 was entered by an employee during cleaning operations without a full permit entry. The employer's program did not specify the acceptable conditions for employee entry into a weld box vessel permit-required confined space under the permit entry process. Employees conducting cleaning and maintenance were exposed to potential atmospheric, mechanical, and electrical hazards. e) On or about May 31, 2019, weld box vessel #5 in the Melt Shop #1 was entered by an employee during cleaning operations without a full permit entry. The employer's program did not specify the acceptable conditions for employee entry into a weld box vessel permit-required confined space under the permit entry process. Employees conducting cleaning and maintenance were exposed to potential atmospheric, mechanical, and electrical hazards.