1910.119(d)(2): Process Technology Information
Under process safety management, process technology information must include at least a block or simplified process flow diagram, process chemistry, maximum intended inventory, safe upper and lower limits for items such as temperatures, pressures, flows or compositions, and an evaluation of the consequences of deviations. If the original technical information no longer exists, it may be developed along with the process hazard analysis.
Key takeaways
- 1910.119(d)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 38 times in the last 3 years, in 24 inspections, with $582,533 in current penalties.
- Most citations: PA (7), WI (4), TN (4).
- Related part: 1910.119(d) Process safety information (190 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2) ("Information pertaining to the technology of the process") is one requirement inside 1910.119 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). It includes 7 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
(2) Information pertaining to the technology of the process. 38 citations
(i) Information concerning the technology of the process shall include at least the following: Open (d)(2)(i) 36 citations
(A) A block flow diagram or simplified process flow diagram (see appendix B to this section); 6 citations
(B) Process chemistry; 2 citations
(C) Maximum intended inventory; 7 citations
(D) Safe upper and lower limits for such items as temperatures, pressures, flows or compositions; and, 9 citations
(E) An evaluation of the consequences of deviations, including those affecting the safety and health of employees. 9 citations
(ii) Where the original technical information no longer exists, such information may be developed in conjunction with the process hazard analysis in sufficient detail to support the analysis.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.119.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Top states: PA (7), WI (4), TN (4), IL (4), OH (4)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| POLYCARBON INDUSTRIES, INC./SEQENS SAS | NEWBURYPORT, MA | $171,876 |
| ACCURATE ENERGETIC SYSTEMS, LLC | MC EWEN, TN | $147,000 |
| HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION | CENTRE HALL, PA | $90,000 |
| UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION | CLAIRTON, PA | $16,550 |
| VALERO REFINING COMPANY- OKLAHOMA | ARDMORE, OK | $16,550 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.119(d)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.119(d) Process safety information 190 citations
- 1910.119(d)(3) Information pertaining to the equipment in the process 135 citations
- 1910.119(d)(3)(i) 83 citations
- 1910.119(d)(3)(ii) 48 citations
- 1910.119(d)(2)(i) 36 citations
- 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B) 30 citations
- 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(D) 14 citations
- 1910.119(d)(3)(iii) 2 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What technology information must PSM documentation include?
A block flow or simplified process flow diagram, process chemistry, maximum intended inventory, safe upper and lower limits, and an evaluation of consequences of deviations.
What if the original technical information is lost?
It may be developed in conjunction with the process hazard analysis in sufficient detail to support the analysis.
What kinds of limits are covered?
Safe upper and lower limits for such items as temperatures, pressures, flows or compositions.
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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 2026-10-21
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.