1910.1052(i): Methylene Chloride Washing and Eyewash
If skin contact with solutions of 0.1 percent or greater MC is reasonably foreseeable, employers must provide conveniently located washing facilities able to remove MC and make sure workers use them as needed. If eye contact is reasonably foreseeable, employers must provide eyewash facilities within the immediate work area for emergency use and ensure they are used when necessary.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1052(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 24 times in the last 3 years, in 19 inspections, with $11,997 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (7), MD (3), PA (3).
- Related part: 1910.1052(i)(2) (18 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1052(i) ("Hygiene facilities") is one requirement inside 1910.1052 Methylene chloride, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). 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
(i) Hygiene facilities. 24 citations
(1) If it is reasonably foreseeable that employees' skin may contact solutions containing 0.1 percent or greater MC (for example, through splashes, spills or improper work practices), the employer shall provide conveniently located washing facilities capable of removing the MC, and shall ensure that affected employees use these facilities as needed. 6 citations
(2) If it is reasonably foreseeable that an employee's eyes may contact solutions containing 0.1 percent or greater MC (for example through splashes, spills or improper work practices), the employer shall provide appropriate eyewash facilities within the immediate work area for emergency use, and shall ensure that affected employees use those facilities when necessary. Open (i)(2) 18 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1052.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: TN (7), MD (3), PA (3), OR (2), WI (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| DAIGLE BROTHERS, INC. | TOMAHAWK, WI | $5,647 |
| EPSCO POWDER AND INDUSTRIAL COATINGS LLC | BOISE, ID | $2,126 |
| NAILISM CORP. | MOONACHIE, NJ | $1,383 |
| TUBRO COMPANY INCORPORATED | WARMINSTER, PA | $1,166 |
| BMORE KREATIVE CUSTOM COATINGS, LLC | ELKRIDGE, MD | $875 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1052(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1052(i)(2) 18 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When are washing facilities required?
When skin contact with solutions containing 0.1 percent or greater MC is reasonably foreseeable.
Where must eyewash be located?
Within the immediate work area, for emergency use.
What causes foreseeable contact?
For example, splashes, spills or improper work practices.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1052 (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.