1910.119(e)(3)(iv): PHA: Consequences of Control Failure
Employers must make sure the process hazard analysis addresses the consequences of failure of engineering and administrative controls.
Key takeaways
- 1910.119(e)(3)(iv) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 10 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $130,263 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OH (4), IL (2), SD (1).
- Related part: 1910.119(e) Process hazard analysis (165 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(iv) 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
(iv) Consequences of failure of engineering and administrative controls; 10 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.119.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: OH (4), IL (2), SD (1), NY (1), TN (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ACCURATE ENERGETIC SYSTEMS, LLC | MC EWEN, TN | $70,000 |
| AMERICAN NITRILE OPERATIONS, LLC. | GROVE CITY, OH | $16,550 |
| PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. | CIRCLEVILLE, OH | $16,131 |
| VANDEMARK CHEMICAL, INC. | LOCKPORT, NY | $11,250 |
| CHEMDESIGN PRODUCTS, INC. | MARINETTE, WI | $6,332 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.119(e)(3)(iv), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.119(e)(3)(iv).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.119(e) Process hazard analysis 165 citations
- 1910.119(e)(3) 77 citations
- 1910.119(e)(1) 43 citations
- 1910.119(e)(5) 23 citations
- 1910.119(e)(3)(i) 20 citations
- 1910.119(e)(6) 15 citations
- 1910.119(e)(3)(vi) 15 citations
- 1910.119(e)(3)(iii) 14 citations
- 1910.119(e)(3)(v) 10 citations
- 1910.119(e)(4) 2 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the PHA address?
The consequences of failure of engineering and administrative controls.
Which controls are included?
Both engineering and administrative controls.
Is this part of the PHA?
Yes. It is one item the process hazard analysis must address.
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.