1910.119(d)(3)(i)(D): PSM: Relief System Design Information
Process safety information must include the relief system design and design basis.
Key takeaways
- 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(D) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 14 times in the last 3 years, in 14 inspections, with $83,654 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TX (4), OH (2), PA (1).
- Related part: 1910.119(d) Process safety information (190 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(D) 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
(D) Relief system design and design basis; 14 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.119.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: TX (4), OH (2), PA (1), LA (1), WI (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN NITRILE OPERATIONS, LLC. | GROVE CITY, OH | $16,550 |
| ULTIUM CELLS LLC | WARREN, OH | $16,131 |
| THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY | GARLAND, TX | $9,679 |
| DRT AMERICA LLC | RINCON, GA | $9,268 |
| AJINOMOTO FOODS, NORTH AMERICA | LAMPASAS, TX | $8,529 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(D).
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) Information pertaining to the technology of the process 38 citations
- 1910.119(d)(2)(i) 36 citations
- 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B) 30 citations
- 1910.119(d)(3)(iii) 2 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must be included about relief systems?
The relief system design and design basis.
Is this part of process safety information?
Yes. It is listed in the equipment information under 1910.119(d)(3)(i).
Why document design basis?
So the relief system can be understood and evaluated.
About this page
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.