1910.119(o)(1): PSM Compliance Audits
Employers covered by process safety management must certify that they have evaluated compliance with the standard at least every three years, to verify that the procedures and practices they developed are adequate and are being followed.
Key takeaways
- 1910.119(o)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 32 times in the last 3 years, in 32 inspections, with $183,292 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (7), VA (4), NJ (3).
- Related part: 1910.119(o) Compliance Audits (42 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.119(o)(1) 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
(1) Employers shall certify that they have evaluated compliance with the provisions of this section at least every three years to verify that the procedures and practices developed under the standard are adequate and are being followed. 32 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.119.
Export the list: 32 inspections cited 1910.119(o)(1) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Top states: MI (7), VA (4), NJ (3), TN (2), MO (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ACCURATE ENERGETIC SYSTEMS, LLC | MC EWEN, TN | $70,000 |
| GOLDEN GATE PETROLEUM OF COLORADO, LLC | FRUITA, CO | $11,585 |
| THE HOME CITY ICE COMPANY | CHICAGO, IL | $11,000 |
| PACEM DEFENSE LLC | PERRY, FL | $9,045 |
| HK COOPERATIVE, INC. | SANDUSKY, OH | $8,678 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.119(o)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.119(o) Compliance Audits 42 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How often must PSM compliance audits be done?
At least every three years.
What must the audit verify?
That the procedures and practices developed under the standard are adequate and are being followed.
What does the employer have to do?
Certify that they have evaluated compliance.
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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.