1910.146(d)(10): Entry Permit System
Employers with permit-required confined spaces must develop and implement a system for preparing, issuing, using and canceling entry permits as required by the standard.
Key takeaways
- 1910.146(d)(10) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 17 times in the last 3 years, in 16 inspections, with $105,456 in current penalties.
- 2 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: CT (3), MN (3), KS (2).
- Related part: 1910.146(d) Permit-required confined space program (480 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(10) is one requirement inside 1910.146 Permit-required confined spaces, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart J). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(10) Develop and implement a system for the preparation, issuance, use, and cancellation of entry permits as required by this section; 17 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.146.
Injuries linked to this rule
2 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.146(d)(10).
At 12:00 a.m. on June 20, 2024, an employee became "stuck" in a fine particle collector, a type of hopper. A second employee attempted to assist him. The first employee was able to free himself from the hopper, but the second employeecollapsed and was found…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: CT (3), MN (3), KS (2), TN (2), TX (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 107323 - WAYNE TRANSPORTS INC | VIRGINIA, MN | $67,200 |
| HEIDELBERG MATERIALS NORTHEAST LLC | NAZARETH, PA | $16,550 |
| DEAN EQUIPMENT INC. | PORT ARTHUR, TX | $10,000 |
| 67107 - MOUNTAIN ENTERPRISES INC | RISNER, KY | $4,900 |
| 76933 - PARKER AEROSPACE | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $3,500 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.146(d)(10).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.146(d) Permit-required confined space program 480 citations
- 1910.146(d)(3) 107 citations
- 1910.146(d)(5) 91 citations
- 1910.146(d)(4) 66 citations
- 1910.146(d)(9) 63 citations
- 1910.146(d)(5)(i) 58 citations
- 1910.146(d)(2) 40 citations
- 1910.146(d)(4)(i) 33 citations
- 1910.146(d)(6) 31 citations
- 1910.146(d)(14) 23 citations
- 1910.146(d)(1) 16 citations
- 1910.146(d)(3)(iii) 15 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the permit system cover?
The preparation, issuance, use and cancellation of entry permits.
Is a written system enough?
No. The employer must develop and implement it.
Which standard does this belong to?
The permit-required confined spaces standard, 1910.146.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.146 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.