1910.107(e)(2): Limit Liquids Near Spray Operations
Employers must keep the quantity of flammable liquids, or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 F, near spraying operations to the minimum needed, ordinarily not more than a supply for 1 day or one shift. Bulk storage of portable containers must be in a separate detached building or cut off in a standard manner.
Key takeaways
- 1910.107(e)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 60 times in the last 3 years, in 60 inspections, with $59,771 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MN (14), TN (5), TX (4).
- Related part: 1910.107(e) Flammable liquids and liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) (100 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2) ("Quantity") is one requirement inside 1910.107 Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials, 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
(2) Quantity. The quantity of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) kept in the vicinity of spraying operations shall be the minimum required for operations and should ordinarily not exceed a supply for 1 day or one shift. Bulk storage of portable containers of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) shall be in a separate, constructed building detached from other important buildings or cut off in a standard manner. 60 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.107.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Top states: MN (14), TN (5), TX (4), VA (4), NY (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| WHEELER TANK MANUFACTURING, INC. | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $7,000 |
| FB INTERNATIONAL, INC. | FAIRFIELD, NJ | $6,164 |
| WESSELS COMPANY | GREENWOOD, IN | $4,800 |
| L&L FABRICATION INC | DOUGLAS, WY | $4,070 |
| ARSENAL COMMUNICATIONS INC. | ASTORIA, NY | $4,000 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.107(e)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.107(e) Flammable liquids and liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) 100 citations
- 1910.107(e)(9) Grounding 22 citations
- 1910.107(e)(3) Containers 3 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How much flammable liquid can be kept near spraying?
The minimum required for operations, ordinarily not exceeding a supply for 1 day or one shift.
Where must bulk storage go?
In a separate constructed building detached from other important buildings, or cut off in a standard manner.
Which liquids are covered?
Flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 F (93 C).
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.107 (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.