1926.1153(g)(1)(i): Silica Plan: Tasks That Involve Exposure
The written silica exposure control plan in construction must include a description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1153(g)(1)(i) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 12 times in the last 3 years, in 12 inspections, with $27,610 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MD (3), TN (3), WI (2).
- Related part: 1926.1153(g) Written exposure control plan (703 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1)(i) is one requirement inside 1926.1153 Respirable crystalline silica, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart Z). 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) A description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica; 12 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1153.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: MD (3), TN (3), WI (2), VA (1), TX (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SIR LINES-A-LOT, LLC | MADISON, WI | $8,816 |
| SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC | MANVEL, TX | $7,606 |
| MCC, INC. | DE PERE, WI | $6,914 |
| JD CONCRETE, LLC | CATHARPIN, VA | $2,855 |
| GLOBAL GARAGE FLOORING OF THE NORTHEAST LLC | SOUTHINGTON, CT | $1,419 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1153(g)(1)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1153(g) Written exposure control plan 703 citations
- 1926.1153(g)(1) 625 citations
- 1926.1153(g)(4) 62 citations
- 1926.1153(g)(1)(ii) 15 citations
- 1926.1153(g)(1)(iv) 10 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the first item in a silica exposure control plan?
A description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
Why list the tasks?
So everyone knows which work creates silica dust and needs controls.
Is the plan written?
Yes. This item is part of the written exposure control plan.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1153 (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.