Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry is authorized, the employer does not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit: The employer does not protect employees from hazards associated with permit-required confined spaces by preparing an entry permit to document completion of the measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3): (a) On or about March 10, 2014, the employer did not prepare an entry permit for authorized employee entry into the shredder discharge pit. To abate this violation, the employer must prepare an entry permit to document that all provisions are in place to ensure safe entry into a permit-required confined space. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit an abatement plan within 25 days of the final order date identifying the steps being taken to achieve abatement, including a schedule for completing abatement, and what it is doing to protect employees until abatement has been completed (An abatement plan and periodic progress reports may also be required if the abatement period is more than 90 days). ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(d).