1910.146(g)(2)(i): Confined Space Training Before First Assignment
Under the permit-required confined space rule, training must be given before the employee is first assigned duties under that section.
Key takeaways
- 1910.146(g)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 13 times in the last 3 years, in 13 inspections, with $12,500 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: VA (2), AK (2), KY (2).
- Related part: 1910.146(g) Training (282 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(2)(i) 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
(i) Before the employee is first assigned duties under this section; 13 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(g)(2)(i).
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…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 4 |
Top states: VA (2), AK (2), KY (2), ME (2), OH (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 66859 - ALLTECH INC | SPRINGFIELD, KY | $7,000 |
| 67107 - MOUNTAIN ENTERPRISES INC | RISNER, KY | $4,900 |
| BRANDON RIDDLEBERGER | HARRISONBURG, VA | $600 |
| ALLEGANY COUNTY LANDFILL | BELMONT, NY | $0 |
| CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU | JUNEAU, AK | $0 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.146(g)(2)(i), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.146(g)(2)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.146(g) Training 282 citations
- 1910.146(g)(1) 189 citations
- 1910.146(g)(4) 45 citations
- 1910.146(g)(2) 28 citations
- 1910.146(g)(3) 20 citations
Get your crew competent
Trainers on Black Belt Safety: Marc Harvey, Dana Reyes
Trainers and suppliers: feature your business on this rule for $25/month.
Frequently asked questions
When must permit space training be given?
Before the employee is first assigned duties under the permit-required confined space section.
Can a worker be assigned permit space duties and trained later?
No. This paragraph requires the training before the employee is first assigned those duties.
Which OSHA rule is this from?
29 CFR 1910.146, permit-required confined spaces.
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.