1910.119(c): PSM Employee Participation
Employers must write a plan of action for employee participation, consult employees and their representatives on process hazard analyses and other process safety management elements, and give employees and their representatives access to process hazard analyses and all other information required under the standard.
Key takeaways
- 1910.119(c) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 25 times in the last 3 years, in 22 inspections, with $126,022 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OH (4), VA (4), WI (3).
- Related part: 1910.119(c)(1) (18 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.119(c) ("Employee participation") is one requirement inside 1910.119 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). 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
(c) Employee participation. 25 citations
(1) Employers shall develop a written plan of action regarding the implementation of the employee participation required by this paragraph. Open (c)(1) 18 citations
(2) Employers shall consult with employees and their representatives on the conduct and development of process hazards analyses and on the development of the other elements of process safety management in this standard. 4 citations
(3) Employers shall provide to employees and their representatives access to process hazard analyses and to all other information required to be developed under this standard. 3 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.119.
Export the list: 22 inspections cited 1910.119(c) 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 | 8 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Top states: OH (4), VA (4), WI (3), MI (1), IN (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ULTIUM CELLS LLC | WARREN, OH | $16,131 |
| XTREME FX LLC | CHAMPIONS GATE, FL | $14,518 |
| BIMBO BAKEHOUSE LLC | ROANOKE, VA | $13,370 |
| FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN | MECHANICSBURG, PA | $11,500 |
| RING-NECK ENERGY & FEED, LLC | ONIDA, SD | $10,938 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.119(c).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.119(c)(1) 18 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Is a written plan required?
Yes, a written plan of action for implementing employee participation.
What must employees be consulted on?
The conduct and development of process hazard analyses and the other PSM elements.
What information can employees access?
Process hazard analyses and all other information required to be developed under the standard.
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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.