1910.106(g)(3)(iii): Emergency Power Shutoff for Fuel Dispensers
Service stations must have a clearly identified and easily reached switch or circuit breaker, located away from the dispensing devices, that shuts off power to all dispensing devices, including remote pumping systems, in an emergency.
Key takeaways
- 1910.106(g)(3)(iii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 25 times in the last 3 years, in 25 inspections, with $72,521 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NJ (10), CT (6), NC (3).
- Related part: 1910.106(g) Service stations (188 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(3)(iii) ("Emergency power cutoff") 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
(iii) Emergency power cutoff. A clearly identified and easily accessible switch(es) or a circuit breaker(s) shall be provided at a location remote from dispensing devices, including remote pumping systems, to shut off the power to all dispensing devices in the event of an emergency. 25 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.106.
Export the list: 25 inspections cited 1910.106(g)(3)(iii) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Top states: NJ (10), CT (6), NC (3), KY (2), ME (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| PETROLEUM WHOLE SALE | ROCK SPRINGS, WY | $8,816 |
| TOWNSHIP OF DEPTFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT | DEPTFORD, NJ | $7,000 |
| WARREN HILLS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON, NJ | $7,000 |
| MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT | FLANDERS, NJ | $7,000 |
| ROWAN UNIVERSITY FACILITIES DEPARTMENT | GLASSBORO, NJ | $7,000 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.106(g)(3)(iii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.106(g) Service stations 188 citations
- 1910.106(g)(3) Dispensing systems 104 citations
- 1910.106(g)(3)(iv) Dispensing units 78 citations
- 1910.106(g)(8) Sources of ignition 58 citations
- 1910.106(g)(9) Fire control 21 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What does the emergency cutoff have to do?
It must shut off power to all dispensing devices, including remote pumping systems, in an emergency.
Where must the switch be located?
At a location remote from the dispensing devices, and it must be clearly identified and easily accessible.
Can a circuit breaker be used?
Yes. The rule allows one or more switches or circuit breakers.
About this page
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 2026-11-01
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.