In a recent PRCS involving a fatality, one of the OSHGA citations issued under 1910.146(d)(4)(i) was related to not following the meter manufacturer’s use requirements related to “bump testing” the meter before each day’s use…
1910.146(d)(4)(i) Testing and monitoring equipment needed to comply with paragraph (d)(5) of this section;
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29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(i): Under the permit space program required by paragraph (c)(4) of 1910.146, the employer shall:
Provide the following equipment (specified in paragraphs (d)(4)(i) through (d)(4)(ix) of 1910.146) at no cost to employees, maintain that equipment properly, and ensure that employees use that equipment properly: Testing and monitoring equipment needed to comply with paragraph (d)(5) of 1910.146.
(a) On January 10, 2025, at the XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX job site in Twinsburg, OH: The employer did not ensure that the MSA Altair 5X Multigas Detector (s/n 104307) provided to assess atmospheric conditions within rail tank car GATX 28821, a permit-required confined space, was bump tested per the manufacturer's recommendations prior to use.
(b) On January 10, 2025, at the XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX job site in Twinsburg, OH: The employer did not ensure that the MSA Altair 5X Multigas Detector (s/n 104307) provided to assess atmospheric conditions within rail tank car GATX 28821, a permit-required confined space, was span calibrated per the manufacturer's recommendations prior to use.
(c) On January 10, 2025, at the XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXjob site in Twinsburg, OH: The employer did not ensure that the MSA Altair 5X Multigas Detector (s/n 104307) provided to assess atmospheric conditions within rail tank car GATX 28821, a permit-required confined space, was zero calibrated per the manufacturer's recommendations prior to use.
Source: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.violation_detail?id=1797284.015&citation_id=01002