1926.1127(d)(2)(i): Initial Cadmium Monitoring
Where the initial determination shows possible employee exposure to cadmium at or above the action level, construction employers must conduct exposure monitoring as soon as practicable that represents the exposure of each employee who is or may be exposed at or above the action level, except where paragraph (d)(2)(iii) allows objective data instead.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1127(d)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart Z).
- OSHA cited it 12 times in the last 3 years, in 12 inspections, with $0 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (12).
- Related part: 1926.1127(d) Exposure Monitoring (26 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1127(d)(2)(i) is one requirement inside 1926.1127 Cadmium, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart Z). 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
(i) Initial monitoring. Except as provided for in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this section, where a determination conducted under paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section shows the possibility of employee exposure to cadmium at or above the action level, the employer shall conduct exposure monitoring as soon as practicable that is representative of the exposure for each employee in the workplace who is or may be exposed to cadmium at or above the action level. 12 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1127.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: MI (12)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SEAWAY PAINTING LLC | RUDYARD, MI | $0 |
| ROCK RIVER TOWNSHIP | CHATHAM, MI | $0 |
| NEXT GENERATION CONSTRUCTION, LLC | LANSING, MI | $0 |
| HANDY EXCAVATING LLC | JACKSON, MI | $0 |
| CRIPPS FONTAINE EXCAVATING, INC. | KALAMAZOO, MI | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1127(d)(2)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1127(d) Exposure Monitoring 26 citations
- 1926.1127(d)(1) General 14 citations
- 1926.1127(d)(1)(i) 13 citations
- 1926.1127(d)(2) Specific 12 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What triggers initial cadmium monitoring?
A determination showing the possibility of employee exposure to cadmium at or above the action level.
How soon must monitoring be done?
As soon as practicable.
Who must be represented?
Each employee in the workplace who is or may be exposed to cadmium at or above the action level.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1127 (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 2026-10-19
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.