OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.1209 12 times since 2015, against 11 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $31,230 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1926.1209(a) · 4 citations
(a) Is familiar with and understands the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode, signs or symptoms, and consequences of the exposure;
1926.1209(d) · 3 citations
(d) Remains outside the permit space during entry operations until relieved by another attendant;
1926.1209(f)(1) · 2 citations
(1) If there is a prohibited condition;
1926.1209(f)(3) · 1 citations
(3) If there is a situation outside the space that could endanger the authorized entrants; or
1926.1209(g) · 1 citations
(g) Summons rescue and other emergency services as soon as the attendant determines that authorized entrants may need assistance to escape from permit space hazards;
1926.1209(j) · 1 citations
(j) Performs no duties that might interfere with the attendant's primary duty to assess and protect the authorized entrants.