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29 CFR 1910.101: Compressed gases (general requirements)

Subpart H—Hazardous Materials

2,251citations since 2015
2,141employers cited
72%serious, willful or repeat
$315median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1910.101 2,251 times since 2015, against 2,141 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $4,491,347 at their current amounts.

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The parts of the rule cited most

1910.101(b) · 2,159 citations

(b) Compressed gases. The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.

1910.101(a) · 82 citations

(a) Inspection of compressed gas cylinders. Each employer shall determine that compressed gas cylinders under his control are in a safe condition to the extent that this can be determined by visual inspection. Visual and other inspections shall be conducted as prescribed in the Hazardous Materials Regulations of the Department of Transportation (49 CFR parts 171-179 and 14 CFR part 103). Where those regulations are not applicable, visual and other inspections shall be conducted in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlets C-6-1968 and C-8-1962, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.

1910.101(c) · 10 citations

(c) Safety relief devices for compressed gas containers. Compressed gas cylinders, portable tanks, and cargo tanks shall have pressure relief devices installed and maintained in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlets S-1.1-1963 and 1965 addenda and S-1.2-1963, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.

Industries cited most

  • Manufacturing 706
  • Public Administration 251
  • Construction 173
  • Retail Trade 157
  • Wholesale Trade 154
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) 149

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