1910.1053(j)(3)(ii): Free Copy of the Silica Rule for Workers
The employer must make a copy of this section readily available, at no cost, to each employee covered by it.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1053(j)(3)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 19 times in the last 3 years, in 19 inspections, with $0 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (10), NY (4), PA (4).
- Related part: 1910.1053(j) Communication of respirable crystalline silica hazards to employees (412 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(3)(ii) 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
(ii) The employer shall make a copy of this section readily available without cost to each employee covered by this section. 19 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1053.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 4 |
Top states: TN (10), NY (4), PA (4), MD (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| PORTOBELLO AMERICA INC. | BAXTER, TN | $0 |
| CL GRANITE & MARBLE LLC | COLLEGE PARK, MD | $0 |
| EMPIRE GRANITE & MARBLE, LLC | LANCASTER, NY | $0 |
| ITALIAN MARBLE & GRANITE, INC | CLARENCE CENTER, NY | $0 |
| DUST BUSTERS PLUS, INC. | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $0 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.1053(j)(3)(ii), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1053(j)(3)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1053(j) Communication of respirable crystalline silica hazards to employees 412 citations
- 1910.1053(j)(1) Hazard communication 197 citations
- 1910.1053(j)(3) Employee information and training 184 citations
- 1910.1053(j)(3)(i) 165 citations
- 1910.1053(j)(2) Signs 31 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Must the employer give workers a copy of the rule?
Yes. A copy must be readily available without cost to each covered employee.
Can the employer charge for it?
No. It must be available without cost.
Who is entitled to it?
Each employee covered by this section.
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 2026-10-22
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.