1910.126(e): OSHA rule
Key takeaways
- 1910.126(e) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 1 times in the last 3 years, in 1 inspections, with $900 in current penalties.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.126(e) is one requirement inside 1910.126 Additional requirements for special 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
(e) What additional requirements apply to cyanide tanks? You must ensure that cyanide tanks have a dike or other safeguard to prevent cyanide from mixing with an acid if a dip tank fails. 1 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.126.
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Cyanide Antidotes (2020-03-31)
- Diking requirements for cyanide electroplating baths. (1983-11-09)
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.126 (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.