1910.146(f)(7): Entry Permit Lists Space Hazards
The confined space entry permit must identify the hazards of the permit space to be entered.
Key takeaways
- 1910.146(f)(7) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 15 times in the last 3 years, in 15 inspections, with $14,725 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: TN (7), TX (2), IL (2).
- Related part: 1910.146(f) Entry permit (113 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.146(f)(7) 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
(7) The hazards of the permit space to be entered; 15 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)(7).
At 12:07 p.m. on December 23, 2023, an employee working as an equipment washer for a contract tank service was cleaning a bulk liquid waste tank that had contained acetic acid. The employee was found unresponsive inside the tank. The employee was transported to the…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: TN (7), TX (2), IL (2), PA (1), IA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL CLEAN, LLC | HAZEL CREST, IL | $8,275 |
| PRIMARY PRODUCTS INGREDIENTS AMERICAS LLC | LOUDON, TN | $2,800 |
| LGC GLOBAL ENERGY FM, LLC | CHATTANOOGA, TN | $2,250 |
| G.A. WEST & CO., LLC | LOUDON, TN | $1,400 |
| ACME BRICK COMPANY | MALAKOFF, TX | $0 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.146(f)(7), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.146(f)(7).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.146(f) Entry permit 113 citations
- 1910.146(f)(11) 18 citations
- 1910.146(f)(10) 10 citations
- 1910.146(f)(5) 10 citations
- 1910.146(f)(3) 7 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the entry permit show about hazards?
The hazards of the permit space to be entered.
Which standard is this?
1910.146(f)(7), part of the entry permit requirements.
Why list hazards on the permit?
So everyone involved knows what hazards they face in that space.
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.