1910.119(c)(1): Written Employee Participation Plan
Employers covered by Process Safety Management must develop a written plan of action for how they will carry out the required employee participation.
Key takeaways
- 1910.119(c)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 18 times in the last 3 years, in 18 inspections, with $104,761 in current penalties.
- Most citations: VA (3), WI (2), IN (1).
- Related part: 1910.119(c) Employee participation (25 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.119(c)(1) is one requirement inside 1910.119 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals, 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
(1) Employers shall develop a written plan of action regarding the implementation of the employee participation required by this paragraph. 18 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.119.
Export the list: 18 inspections cited 1910.119(c)(1) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: VA (3), WI (2), IN (1), SD (1), OH (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ULTIUM CELLS LLC | WARREN, OH | $16,131 |
| XTREME FX LLC | CHAMPIONS GATE, FL | $14,518 |
| FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN | MECHANICSBURG, PA | $11,500 |
| RING-NECK ENERGY & FEED, LLC | ONIDA, SD | $10,938 |
| CPX2024XMS021X0030 - CITY OF GLOBE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION | GLOBE, AZ | $10,372 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.119(c)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.119(c) Employee participation 25 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Does PSM employee participation need to be written?
Yes. Employers must develop a written plan of action.
What does the plan cover?
How the employer will implement the employee participation required by this paragraph.
Who develops the plan?
The employer.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.119 (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 2026-11-06
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.