1910.146(f)(10): Entry Permit: Test Results
Employers must make sure the confined space entry permit lists the results of initial and periodic tests, along with the names or initials of the testers and when the tests were done.
Key takeaways
- 1910.146(f)(10) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 10 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $0 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: TN (4), NY (2), IA (1).
- Related part: 1910.146(f) Entry permit (113 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.146(f)(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) The results of initial and periodic tests performed under paragraph (d)(5) of this section, accompanied by the names or initials of the testers and by an indication of when the tests were performed; 10 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.146.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.146(f)(10).
At 10:20 a.m. on October 7, 2024, Employee #1, employed at a manufacturing facility, was in the process of removing and cleaning debris from a siphon. During this task, the employee was struck in the right side of the face and headby a winch. The…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: TN (4), NY (2), IA (1), ME (1), VA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| H & A RESIDUALS AND BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT, LLC | LOUDON, TN | $0 |
| NATIONAL WATER MAIN CLEANING COMPANY | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | $0 |
| GENEVA CITY WATER DEPARTMENT | GENEVA, NY | $0 |
| REAL ALLOY RECYCLING, LLC | LOUDON, TN | $0 |
| FARMERS COOP SOCIETY | SIOUX CENTER, IA | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.146(f)(10).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.146(f) Entry permit 113 citations
- 1910.146(f)(11) 18 citations
- 1910.146(f)(7) 15 citations
- 1910.146(f)(5) 10 citations
- 1910.146(f)(3) 7 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What test results go on the permit?
The results of initial and periodic tests performed under paragraph (d)(5).
Must the tester be named?
Yes. Names or initials of the testers must be shown.
Must the time be recorded?
Yes. The permit must show when the tests were performed.
About this page
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.