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29 CFR 1926.152: Flammable liquids

Subpart F—Fire Protection and Prevention

812citations since 2015
638employers cited
58%serious, willful or repeat
$500median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.152 812 times since 2015, against 638 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $1,137,300 at their current amounts.

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The parts of the rule cited most

1926.152(e)(4) · 181 citations

(4) The dispensing units shall be protected against collision damage.

1926.152(a)(1) · 167 citations

(a) General requirements. (1) Only approved containers and portable tanks shall be used for storage and handling of flammable liquids. Approved safety cans or Department of Transportation approved containers shall be used for the handling and use of flammable liquids in quantities of 5 gallons or less, except that this shall not apply to those flammable liquid materials which are highly viscid (extremely hard to pour), which may be used and handled in original shipping containers. For quantities of one gallon or less, the original container may be used, for storage, use and handling of flammable liquids.

1926.152(g)(9) · 104 citations

(9) Conspicuous and legible signs prohibiting smoking shall be posted.

1926.152(d)(2) · 65 citations

(2) At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B units shall be located not less than 25 feet, nor more than 75 feet, from any flammable liquid storage area located outside.

1926.152(g)(11) · 49 citations

(11) Each service or fueling area shall be provided with at least one fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B:C located so that an extinguisher will be within 75 feet of each pump, dispenser, underground fill pipe opening, and lubrication or service area.

1926.152(f)(3) · 45 citations

(3) Category 1, 2, or 3 flammable liquids may be used only where there are no open flames or other sources of ignition within 50 feet of the operation, unless conditions warrant greater clearance.

1926.152(d)(4) · 44 citations

(4) At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B:C units shall be provided on all tank trucks or other vehicles used for transporting and/or dispensing flammable liquids.

1926.152(i)(6) · 42 citations

(6) Sources of ignition. In locations where flammable vapors may be present, precautions shall be taken to prevent ignition by eliminating or controlling sources of ignition. Sources of ignition may include open flames, lightning, smoking, cutting and welding, hot surfaces, frictional heat, sparks (static, electrical, and mechanical), spontaneous ignition, chemical and physical-chemical reactions, and radiant heat.

Industries cited most

  • Construction 772
  • Manufacturing 8
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 7
  • Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 6
  • Utilities 6
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 4

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