1910.119(f)(1)(i)(D): PSM Procedures: Emergency Shutdown
Written operating procedures must cover emergency shutdown, including the conditions that require it and assigning shutdown responsibility to qualified operators so it is done safely and on time.
Key takeaways
- 1910.119(f)(1)(i)(D) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 14 times in the last 3 years, in 14 inspections, with $64,146 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TX (3), OH (2), MN (2).
- Related part: 1910.119(f) Operating procedures (211 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(i)(D) is one requirement inside 1910.119 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). 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
(D) Emergency shutdown including the conditions under which emergency shutdown is required, and the assignment of shutdown responsibility to qualified operators to ensure that emergency shutdown is executed in a safe and timely manner. 14 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.119.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: TX (3), OH (2), MN (2), NJ (2), WI (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE CUBE OPERATIONS LLC | FREEPORT, TX | $16,550 |
| THE PICTSWEET COMPANY | BRIDGEVILLE, DE | $15,250 |
| PHILLIPS 66 PIPELINE LLC | GOLDSMITH, TX | $11,585 |
| CARTRIDGE ACTUATED DEVICES, INC. | BYRAM TOWNSHIP, NJ | $8,276 |
| 109073 - CAMBRIA COMPANY LLC | LE SUEUR, MN | $5,000 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.119(f)(1)(i)(D).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.119(f) Operating procedures 211 citations
- 1910.119(f)(1) 153 citations
- 1910.119(f)(1)(i) Steps for each operating phase: 43 citations
- 1910.119(f)(4) 32 citations
- 1910.119(f)(1)(ii) Operating limits: 30 citations
- 1910.119(f)(1)(iii) Safety and health considerations: 29 citations
- 1910.119(f)(3) 22 citations
- 1910.119(f)(1)(iii)(B) 14 citations
- 1910.119(f)(1)(iv) Safety systems and their functions 3 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must emergency shutdown procedures include?
The conditions under which emergency shutdown is required and who is responsible.
Who handles emergency shutdown?
Qualified operators assigned that responsibility.
Why assign responsibility?
To ensure the shutdown is executed in a safe and timely manner.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.119 (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.