1910.1053(f)(2)(i)(A): Silica Plan: Tasks That Involve Exposure (General Industry)
The written silica exposure control plan in general industry must include a description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1053(f)(2)(i)(A) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 10 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $8,421 in current penalties.
- Most citations: VA (3), IL (2), CO (2).
- Related part: 1910.1053(f) Methods of compliance (505 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2)(i)(A) is one requirement inside 1910.1053 Respirable crystalline silica, 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
(A) A description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica; 10 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1053.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: VA (3), IL (2), CO (2), MA (1), TN (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| LMC SLAB AND TILE, LLC | GYPSUM, CO | $3,547 |
| THE LAKEWOOD BRICK AND TILE COMPANY | LAKEWOOD, CO | $2,500 |
| FLORENZA MARBLE & GRANITE CORPORATION | CHICAGO, IL | $2,374 |
| BLACK BAY VENTURES VI, LLC | PALMER, MA | $0 |
| DAL-TILE TENNESSEE, LLC | DICKSON, TN | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1053(f)(2)(i)(A).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1053(f) Methods of compliance 505 citations
- 1910.1053(f)(2) Written exposure control plan 383 citations
- 1910.1053(f)(2)(i) 360 citations
- 1910.1053(f)(1) Engineering and work practice controls 117 citations
- 1910.1053(f)(2)(ii) 14 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the silica exposure control plan describe first?
The tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
Is this plan written?
Yes. It is part of the written exposure control plan.
Why list tasks?
So workers and supervisors know which work creates silica exposure.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1053 (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.