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29 CFR 1915.36: Flammable liquids

Subpart C—Surface Preparation and Preservation

8citations since 2015
7employers cited
75%serious, willful or repeat
$3,516median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1915.36 8 times since 2015, against 7 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $30,124 at their current amounts.

Citations per year

The parts of the rule cited most

1915.36(a)(1) · 3 citations

(1) Smoking, open flames, arcs and spark-producing equipment shall be prohibited in the area.

1915.36(a)(2) · 3 citations

(2) Ventilation shall be provided in sufficient quantities to keep the concentration of vapors below ten (10) percent of their lower explosive limit. Frequent tests shall be made by a competent person to ascertain the concentration.

1915.36(a)(3) · 2 citations

(3) Scrapings and rags soaked with these materials shall be kept in a covered metal container.

Industries cited most

  • Manufacturing 5
  • Construction 2
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) 1

States cited most