1910.1053(d)(6): Notifying Workers of Silica Exposure Results
Within 15 working days after completing a silica exposure assessment, employers must notify each affected employee in writing of the results or post the results where all affected employees can see them. When exposure is above the PEL, the written notification must describe the corrective action being taken to reduce exposure to or below the PEL.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1053(d)(6) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 11 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $10,558 in current penalties.
- Most citations: PA (4), IL (3), GA (1).
- Related part: 1910.1053(d) Exposure assessment (548 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(6) ("Employee notification of assessment results") is one requirement inside 1910.1053 Respirable crystalline silica, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 2 sub-paragraphs. 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
(6) Employee notification of assessment results. 11 citations
(i) Within 15 working days after completing an exposure assessment in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section, the employer shall individually notify each affected employee in writing of the results of that assessment or post the results in an appropriate location accessible to all affected employees. 7 citations
(ii) Whenever an exposure assessment indicates that employee exposure is above the PEL, the employer shall describe in the written notification the corrective action being taken to reduce employee exposure to or below the PEL. Open (d)(6)(ii) 4 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1053.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: PA (4), IL (3), GA (1), WI (1), SC (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| FLORENZA MARBLE & GRANITE CORPORATION | CHICAGO, IL | $4,000 |
| FLORENZA MARBLE & GRANITE CORPORATION | CHICAGO, IL | $2,374 |
| M A MORTENSON | LEBANON, IN | $1,800 |
| 77195 - KNIGHTS PRECAST LLC SUMMERVILLE | SUMMERVILLE, SC | $1,478 |
| ALUDYNE COLUMBUS, LLC | COLUMBUS, GA | $906 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1053(d) Exposure assessment 548 citations
- 1910.1053(d)(1) General 399 citations
- 1910.1053(d)(3) Scheduled monitoring option 120 citations
- 1910.1053(d)(3)(i) 71 citations
- 1910.1053(d)(3)(iv) 24 citations
- 1910.1053(d)(3)(iii) 22 citations
- 1910.1053(d)(4) Reassessment of exposures 13 citations
- 1910.1053(d)(6)(ii) 4 citations
- 1910.1053(d)(2) Performance option 4 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How soon must silica results be shared?
Within 15 working days after completing the exposure assessment.
How can results be shared?
By notifying each affected employee individually in writing or by posting the results in an appropriate location accessible to all affected employees.
What if exposure is above the PEL?
The written notification must describe the corrective action being taken to reduce exposure to or below the PEL.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1053 (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.