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29 CFR 1910.110: Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases

Subpart H—Hazardous Materials

2,003citations since 2015
1,701employers cited
69%serious, willful or repeat
$250median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1910.110 2,003 times since 2015, against 1,701 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $2,712,447 at their current amounts.

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The parts of the rule cited most

1910.110(e)(4)(iii) · 434 citations

(iii) Permanent and removable fuel containers shall be securely mounted to prevent jarring loose, slipping, or rotating, and the fastenings shall be designed and constructed to withstand static loading in any direction equal to twice the weight of the tank and attachments when filled with fuel using a safety factor of not less than four based on the ultimate strength of the material to be used. Field welding, when necessary, shall be made only on saddle plates, lugs or brackets, originally attached to the container by the tank manufacturer.

1910.110(f)(2)(i) · 394 citations

(2) General. (i) Containers in storage shall be located so as to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons.

1910.110(f)(2)(ii) · 315 citations

(ii) Containers when stored inside shall not be located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people.

1910.110(d)(10) · 129 citations

(10) Damage from vehicles. When damage to LP-Gas systems from vehicular traffic is a possibility, precautions against such damage shall be taken.

1910.110(f)(6)(ii) · 102 citations

(ii) Containers shall be in a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering.

1910.110(b)(6)(i) · 69 citations

(6) Location of containers and regulating equipment. (i) Containers, and first stage regulating equipment if used, shall be located outside of buildings, except under one or more of the following:

1910.110(b)(6)(vi) · 69 citations

(vi) Readily ignitible material such as weeds and long dry grass shall be removed within 10 feet of any container.

1910.110(f)(4)(i) · 67 citations

(4) Storage within buildings not frequented by the public (such as industrial buildings). (i) The quantity of LP-Gas stored shall not exceed 300 pounds (approximately 2,550 cubic feet in vapor form) except as provided in subparagraph (5) of this paragraph.

Industries cited most

  • Manufacturing 900
  • Wholesale Trade 262
  • Transportation and Warehousing 185
  • Retail Trade 164
  • Construction 108
  • Public Administration 86

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