Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1203(a): The employer did not ensure that a competent person identified all confined spaces in which one or more of its employees it directs may work, and did not identify each space that is a permit space, through consideration and evaluation of the elements of that space, including testing as necessary before work it began at the worksite: a) Building 223, Crawl Space  - On or about March 26, 2016, a competent person did not identify or evaluate the worksite for all confined spaces or determine the need for any precautions which might be necessary to safeguard the workers before allowing them to enter a crawl space and dig a trench underneath several condominium buildings. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the 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.