1910.1052(l)(3): Methylene Chloride Employee Information
In addition to Hazard Communication information, employers must tell each affected employee about the methylene chloride rule and its appendices and how to get a copy. Where exposure exceeds or may exceed the action level, they must also tell employees the quantity, location, use, release and storage of MC and which operations could cause exposure.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1052(l)(3) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 10 times in the last 3 years, in 9 inspections, with $16,385 in current penalties.
- Most citations: PA (3), TN (2), OR (1).
- Related part: 1910.1052(l) Employee information and training (49 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(3) 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
(3) In addition to the information required under the Hazard Communication Standard at 29 CFR 1910.1200, 29 CFR 1915.1200, or 29 CFR 1926.59, as appropiate: 10 citations
(i) The employer shall inform each affected employee of the requirements of this section and information available in its appendices, as well as how to access or obtain a copy of it in the workplace; 9 citations
(ii) Wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of MC exceeds or can reasonably be expected to exceed the action level, the employer shall inform each affected employee of the quantity, location, manner of use, release, and storage of MC and the specific operations in the workplace that could result in exposure to MC, particularly noting where exposures may be above the 8-hour TWA PEL or STEL; 1 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 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: PA (3), TN (2), OR (1), MN (1), TX (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| CONNER INDUSTRIES, INC. | GARLAND, TX | $8,513 |
| 107271 - ARCHETYPE SIGNMAKERS INC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $7,000 |
| THE SAYLES COMPANY LLC | COLUMBUS, OH | $872 |
| 317734205 - KG FAB AND MACHINE INC | HILLSBORO, OR | $0 |
| TUBRO COMPANY INCORPORATED | WARMINSTER, PA | $0 |
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A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1052(l)(3), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1052(l)(3).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1052(l) Employee information and training 49 citations
- 1910.1052(l)(1) 38 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must employees be told?
The requirements of the section and its appendices, and how to access a copy in the workplace.
What extra information is needed above the action level?
The quantity, location, manner of use, release and storage of MC and operations that could cause exposure.
Is this instead of Hazard Communication?
No. It is in addition to Hazard Communication information.
About this page
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.