1910.1001(d)(2)(i): Who Gets Initial Asbestos Monitoring
Except as allowed in paragraphs (d)(2)(ii) and (iii), each employer with a workplace or operation covered by the general industry asbestos standard must perform initial monitoring of employees who are, or may reasonably be expected to be, exposed to airborne concentrations at or above the TWA permissible exposure limit and/or excursion limit.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1001(d)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 11 times in the last 3 years, in 11 inspections, with $27,800 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (2), NY (2), OR (1).
- Related part: 1910.1001(d) Exposure monitoring (19 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1001(d)(2)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.1001 Asbestos, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). 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) Each employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this standard, except as provided for in paragraphs (d)(2)(ii) and (d)(2)(iii) of this section, shall perform initial monitoring of employees who are, or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to airborne concentrations at or above the TWA permissible exposure limit and/or excursion limit. 11 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1001.
Export the list: 11 inspections cited 1910.1001(d)(2)(i) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: MI (2), NY (2), OR (1), PA (1), NC (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 157789 - GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. | GREENSBORO, NC | $12,000 |
| 317735730 - RICK FRANKLIN CORP | LEBANON, OR | $8,300 |
| DA | NARANJITO, PR | $5,000 |
| 111338 - SPECTRUM PLASTICS GROUP INC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,100 |
| WOODWRX LLC | GRAND BLANC, MI | $400 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1001(d)(2)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1001(d) Exposure monitoring 19 citations
- 1910.1001(d)(2) Initial monitoring 11 citations
- 1910.1001(d)(2)(iii)
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Frequently asked questions
What triggers initial asbestos monitoring?
Employees who are, or may reasonably be expected to be, exposed at or above the TWA permissible exposure limit and/or excursion limit.
Are there exceptions?
Yes, as provided in paragraphs (d)(2)(ii) and (d)(2)(iii) of 1910.1001.
Who must do the monitoring?
Each employer with a workplace or work operation covered by the standard.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1001 (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 2026-11-06
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.