1910.124(h)(4): Exams for Chromic Acid Workers
For employees who work with chromic acid in dipping and coating operations, the rule requires periodic examinations of their exposed body parts, especially their nostrils.
Key takeaways
- 1910.124(h)(4) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 12 times in the last 3 years, in 12 inspections, with $46,167 in current penalties.
- Most citations: CT (3), IL (3), OK (1).
- Related part: 1910.124(h) (17 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.124(h)(4) is one requirement inside 1910.124 General requirements for dipping and coating operations, 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
(4) For employees who work with chromic acid, periodic examinations of their exposed body parts, especially their nostrils. 12 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.124.
Export the list: 12 inspections cited 1910.124(h)(4) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: CT (3), IL (3), OK (1), MD (1), ID (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| LMI FINISHING, INC. | CATOOSA, OK | $11,524 |
| DURO-CHROME INDUSTRIES INC. | WAUCONDA, IL | $8,308 |
| VALENCE SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | WICHITA, KS | $5,674 |
| ARLINGTON PLATING ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC | PALATINE, IL | $4,800 |
| RBC AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS INC | TORRINGTON, CT | $3,972 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.124(h)(4).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.124(h) 17 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who needs these exams?
Employees who work with chromic acid.
What body parts are examined?
Exposed body parts, especially the nostrils.
How often?
The rule says periodic examinations.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.124 (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 2026-11-06
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.