1910.119(j)(2): Written Mechanical Integrity Procedures
Employers must establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment.
Key takeaways
- 1910.119(j)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 72 times in the last 3 years, in 72 inspections, with $644,419 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: TX (17), PA (5), MI (4).
- Related part: 1910.119(j) Mechanical integrity (227 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2) ("Written procedures") 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
(2) Written procedures. The employer shall establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment. 72 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.119.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.119(j)(2).
At 8:15 a.m. on July 3, 2024, Employee #1, Employee #2, and Employee #3 were inserting smoke composition material into aluminum pyrotechnic vessels when an explosion occurred. Employee #1 was fatally injured. Employee #2 was hospitalized, and Employee #3 sustained non-hospitalized injuries. The incident involved…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 18 |
Top states: TX (17), PA (5), MI (4), OR (4), OH (4)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ACCURATE ENERGETIC SYSTEMS, LLC | MC EWEN, TN | $70,000 |
| INTERTAPE POLYMER CORP | MARYSVILLE, MI | $44,100 |
| DELEK REFINING, LTD. | TYLER, TX | $30,000 |
| KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY | GARLAND, TX | $16,550 |
| H.P. HOOD LLC | ONEIDA, NY | $16,550 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.119(j) Mechanical integrity 227 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4) Inspection and testing 96 citations
- 1910.119(j)(5) Equipment deficiencies 35 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4)(i) 29 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4)(iii) 27 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4)(iv) 20 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4)(ii) 17 citations
- 1910.119(j)(3) Training for process maintenance activities 13 citations
- 1910.119(j)(6) Quality assurance 8 citations
- 1910.119(j)(6)(ii) 7 citations
- 1910.119(j)(1) Application 3 citations
- 1910.119(j)(6)(i)
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Frequently asked questions
What does 1910.119(j)(2) require?
Written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment.
Is writing them down enough?
No. The employer must establish and implement the procedures.
What equipment does it cover?
Process equipment covered under the mechanical integrity paragraph of process safety management.
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.