OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1917.156 23 times since 2015, against 15 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $83,938 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1917.156(b)(4)(i) · 9 citations
(4) Fuel storage. (i) Stored fuel containers shall be located to minimize exposure to excessive temperatures and physical damage.
1917.156(b)(4)(ii) · 5 citations
(ii) Containers shall not be stored near exits, stairways or areas normally used or intended for egress.
1917.156(a)(9) · 4 citations
(9) Liquid fuel dispensing devices, such as pumps, shall be mounted either on a concrete island or be otherwise protected against collision damage.
1917.156(a)(6) · 2 citations
(6) Liquid fuels not handled by pump shall be handled and transported only in portable containers or equivalent means designed for that purpose. Portable containers shall be metal, have tight closures with screw or spring covers and shall be equipped with spouts or other means to allow pouring without spilling. Leaking containers shall not be used.
1917.156(a)(4) · 1 citations
(4) Smoking and open flames shall be prohibited in areas used for fueling, fuel storage or enclosed storage of equipment containing fuel.
1917.156(a)(8) · 1 citations
(8) Liquid fuel dispensing devices shall be provided with an easily accessible and clearly identified shut-off device, such as a switch or circuit breaker, to shut off the power in an emergency.
1917.156(b)(2)(iii) · 1 citations
(iii) Fuel containers shall be secured to prevent their being jarred loose, slipping or rotating.