1910.1053(f)(2)(i): Contents of the Silica Control Plan
Employers must set up and carry out a written silica exposure control plan. It must describe the tasks that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica, the engineering controls, work practices and respiratory protection used for each task, and the housekeeping measures used to limit exposure.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1053(f)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 360 times in the last 3 years, in 351 inspections, with $442,170 in current penalties.
- Most citations: IL (43), PA (26), NY (26).
- Related part: 1910.1053(f) Methods of compliance (505 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.1053 Respirable crystalline silica, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). It includes 3 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
(i) The employer shall establish and implement a written exposure control plan that contains at least the following elements: 360 citations
(A) A description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica; Open (f)(2)(i)(a) 10 citations
(B) A description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task; and 7 citations
(C) A description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica. 3 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 | 11 |
| 2024 | 165 |
| 2025 | 127 |
| 2026 | 57 |
Top states: IL (43), PA (26), NY (26), MI (25), OH (22)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| FLORIM USA, INC. | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $50,000 |
| FOLEY PRODUCTS COMPANY, LLC | CLANTON, AL | $32,514 |
| CLASSIC FLOORS & INTERIORS, LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $16,131 |
| GT STONE GRANITE LLC | CARTERSVILLE, GA | $11,916 |
| ALUDYNE COLUMBUS, LLC | COLUMBUS, GA | $11,292 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.1053(f)(2)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1053(f) Methods of compliance 505 citations
- 1910.1053(f)(2) Written exposure control plan 383 citations
- 1910.1053(f)(1) Engineering and work practice controls 117 citations
- 1910.1053(f)(2)(ii) 14 citations
- 1910.1053(f)(2)(i)(A) 10 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What three things must the silica plan describe?
Tasks with silica exposure, the controls, work practices and respiratory protection for each task, and housekeeping measures.
Is a verbal plan enough?
No. The plan must be written.
Must the plan be followed?
Yes. The employer must establish and implement it.
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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 2026-10-20
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.