1910.217(d)(9)(i): Die-Setting Procedure for Power Presses
The employer must establish a die-setting procedure that ensures compliance with paragraph (c) of the mechanical power press rule.
Key takeaways
- 1910.217(d)(9)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart O).
- OSHA cited it 20 times in the last 3 years, in 20 inspections, with $64,670 in current penalties.
- Most citations: IL (4), PA (3), WI (3).
- Related part: 1910.217(d) Design, construction, setting and feeding of dies (41 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.217 Mechanical power presses, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart O). 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
(i) The employer shall establish a diesetting procedure that will insure compliance with paragraph (c) of this section. 20 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.217.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: IL (4), PA (3), WI (3), OH (3), NY (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMAN TECHNOLOGY OF ALABAMA, INC. | ALBERTVILLE, AL | $16,550 |
| NI ILLINOIS, LLC | CICERO, IL | $7,400 |
| ASHLAND WATER GROUP INC. | RISINGSUN, OH | $6,951 |
| P&G STEEL PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC. | BUFFALO, NY | $6,000 |
| PRINCE & IZANT COMPANY | CLEVELAND, OH | $6,000 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.217(d)(9)(i), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.217(d)(9)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.217(d) Design, construction, setting and feeding of dies 41 citations
- 1910.217(d)(9) Diesetting 30 citations
- 1910.217(d)(1) General requirements 10 citations
- 1910.217(d)(9)(iv) 8 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the employer establish?
A die-setting procedure.
What must the procedure accomplish?
It must ensure compliance with paragraph (c) of the mechanical power press rule.
Who sets up the procedure?
The employer.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.217 (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.