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29 CFR 1926.1204(c): The employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations in accordance with 1926.1204 (c)(1) through (c)(8): a) Pinewald Aqua water tower: The employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures and practices necessary for safe entry into the 1.5 million gallon Pinewald water tower for employees conducting sandblasting and spray painting, including, but not limited to, identifying acceptable air quality entry conditions, frequency of air monitoring when in the space, procedures to prevent slip, trip and fall hazards, identifying the conditions when evacuation was necessary, equipment needed during the entry and rescue procedures, on or about 1/17/24. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.