1910.1025(d)(2): Initial Lead Exposure Determination
Each employer with a workplace or operation covered by the general industry lead standard must determine whether any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1025(d)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 140 times in the last 3 years, in 140 inspections, with $231,210 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (20), NC (14), MN (10).
- Related part: 1910.1025(d) Exposure monitoring (195 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2) ("Initial determination") is one requirement inside 1910.1025 Lead, 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
(2) Initial determination. Each employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this standard shall determine if any exployee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level. 140 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1025.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 44 |
| 2026 | 46 |
Top states: MI (20), NC (14), MN (10), OR (8), NY (8)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 157555 - GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. | GREENSBORO, NC | $14,000 |
| WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $9,990 |
| TACTICAL TRAINING CENTER, LLC. | FLEMINGTON, NJ | $9,680 |
| AMDEP HOLDINGS LLC | KISSIMMEE, FL | $9,268 |
| CIMCO RESOURCES, INC. | ROCK FALLS, IL | $8,000 |
Free toolbox talk
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1025(d)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1025(d) Exposure monitoring 195 citations
- 1910.1025(d)(6) Frequency 14 citations
- 1910.1025(d)(7) Additional monitoring 13 citations
- 1910.1025(d)(8) Employee notification 8 citations
- 1910.1025(d)(5) Negative initial determination 3 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the initial determination for lead?
The employer must determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level.
Who must make this determination?
Each employer with a workplace or work operation covered by 1910.1025.
Does this rule state the action level number?
No. This paragraph only requires the determination; the action level is defined elsewhere in the standard.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1025 (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 2026-10-21
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.