1910.119(j)(4)(iv): Documenting Equipment Inspections and Tests
The employer must document each inspection and test done on process equipment. Records must show the date, the name of the person who did it, the serial number or other equipment identifier, a description of the inspection or test, and the results.
Key takeaways
- 1910.119(j)(4)(iv) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 20 times in the last 3 years, in 20 inspections, with $57,749 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TX (4), TN (3), VA (3).
- Related part: 1910.119(j) Mechanical integrity (227 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(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) The employer shall document each inspection and test that has been performed on process equipment. The documentation shall identify the date of the inspection or test, the name of the person who performed the inspection or test, the serial number or other identifier of the equipment on which the inspection or test was performed, a description of the inspection or test performed, and the results of the inspection or test. 20 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 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: TX (4), TN (3), VA (3), OH (2), OR (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SCHREIBER FOODS, INC. | SHIPPENSBURG, PA | $16,550 |
| TROY CHEMICAL CORPORATION | NEWARK, NJ | $14,650 |
| TAYLOR FARMS NEW ENGLAND, INC. | NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | $12,059 |
| SOUND RESOURCE SOLUTIONS | SHEPHERD, TX | $8,067 |
| DFA DAIRY BRANDS ICE CREAM, LLC | ATHENS, TN | $5,000 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.119(j) Mechanical integrity 227 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4) Inspection and testing 96 citations
- 1910.119(j)(2) Written procedures 72 citations
- 1910.119(j)(5) Equipment deficiencies 35 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4)(i) 29 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4)(iii) 27 citations
- 1910.119(j)(4)(ii) 17 citations
- 1910.119(j)(3) Training for process maintenance activities 13 citations
- 1910.119(j)(6) Quality assurance 8 citations
- 1910.119(j)(6)(ii) 7 citations
- 1910.119(j)(1) Application 3 citations
- 1910.119(j)(6)(i)
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Frequently asked questions
What must an inspection record include?
The date, the name of the person who performed it, the equipment serial number or identifier, a description of what was done, and the results.
Does every inspection need a record?
Yes. Each inspection and test performed on process equipment must be documented.
Why record the equipment identifier?
So the record ties to the specific equipment that was inspected or tested.
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.