1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Bonding When Dispensing Flammable Liquids
Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 F, must not be dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected. Standing the container on a metallic floorplate connected to the fill stem, or bonding the fill stem to the container with a bond wire, meets this rule.
Key takeaways
- 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 175 times in the last 3 years, in 175 inspections, with $423,778 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (28), MN (21), VA (16).
- Related part: 1910.106(e) Industrial plants (599 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) ("Grounding") is one requirement inside 1910.106 Flammable liquids, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(ii) Grounding. Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall not be dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected. Where the metallic floorplate on which the container stands while filling is electrically connected to the fill stem or where the fill stem is bonded to the container during filling operations by means of a bond wire, the provisions of this section shall be deemed to have been complied with. 175 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.106.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 68 |
| 2026 | 49 |
Top states: MI (28), MN (21), VA (16), WI (12), TN (11)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ELDOR AUTOMOTIVE POWERTRAIN USA LLC | DALEVILLE, VA | $27,036 |
| HAMMER INTERMEDIATE CO LLC | DENVER, CO | $16,550 |
| THYSSENKRUPP BILSTEIN OF AMERICA, INC. | HAMILTON, OH | $16,131 |
| SPRAY PRODUCTS CORPORATION | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA | $14,518 |
| SV LABS PRESCOTT CORPORATION | PRESCOTT, WI | $14,188 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Bonding and grounding of plastic containers during transfer of Class I flammable liquids. (1999-03-29)
- Transfer of Class IA liquids from polyethylene drums. (1986-10-06)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.106(e) Industrial plants 599 citations
- 1910.106(e)(6) Sources of ignition 250 citations
- 1910.106(e)(2) Incidental storage or use of flammable liquids 207 citations
- 1910.106(e)(9) Housekeeping 125 citations
- 1910.106(e)(9)(iii) Waste and residue 113 citations
- 1910.106(e)(2)(ii) Containers 109 citations
- 1910.106(e)(2)(iv) Handling liquids at point of final use 91 citations
- 1910.106(e)(6)(i) General 72 citations
- 1910.106(e)(3) Unit physical operations 7 citations
- 1910.106(e)(2)(iii) Separation and protection 6 citations
- 1910.106(e)(7)(i) Equipment 5 citations
- 1910.106(e)(7) Electrical 5 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Which liquids require bonding during dispensing?
Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 F.
What must be connected?
The nozzle and the container must be electrically interconnected.
Is a bond wire acceptable?
Yes. Bonding the fill stem to the container with a bond wire during filling complies.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.106 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.