1910.146(e)(5): Ending Entry and Canceling the Permit
The entry supervisor must end entry and cancel the entry permit when the permitted operations are complete, or when a condition not allowed under the permit arises in or near the permit space.
Key takeaways
- 1910.146(e)(5) 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 $78,234 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (4), PA (2), IA (2).
- Related part: 1910.146(e) Permit system (147 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(5) is one requirement inside 1910.146 Permit-required confined spaces, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart J). It includes 2 sub-paragraphs. 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
(5) The entry supervisor shall terminate entry and cancel the entry permit when: 10 citations
(i) The entry operations covered by the entry permit have been completed; or 7 citations
(ii) A condition that is not allowed under the entry permit arises in or near the permit space.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.146.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: MI (4), PA (2), IA (2), TN (1), VT (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY | BAY CITY, MI | $70,000 |
| DANZER VENEER AMERICAS, INC | WILLIAMSPORT, PA | $4,687 |
| RICHMOND, TOWN OF | RICHMOND, VT | $3,547 |
| EUREKA RESOURCES, LLC | WILLIAMSPORT, PA | $0 |
| ADVANCED REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY, LTD. | GRASS LAKE, MI | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.146(e)(5).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.146(e) Permit system 147 citations
- 1910.146(e)(1) 104 citations
- 1910.146(e)(6) 18 citations
- 1910.146(e)(3) 4 citations
- 1910.146(e)(2) 3 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When must entry be terminated?
When operations are completed, or a condition not allowed under the permit arises in or near the space.
Who terminates entry?
The entry supervisor.
Does a hazard outside the space count?
Yes. The rule says a condition arising in or near the permit space.
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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.