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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: (a) On October 10, 2019, Hill Mechanical Corp. did not prepare and complete an entry permit for steam vault 13 on Northwestern University's Evanston Campus prior to an entry by a Hill Mechanical Corp. employee for the observation of a steam leak. (b) On October 10, 2019, Hill Mechanical Corp. did not prepare and complete an entry permit for steam vault 14 prior on Northwestern University's Evanston Campus prior to an entry by Hill Mechanical Corp. employees for the observation of a steam leak and the performance of repairs on the steam system. 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.