1910.107(g)(1): Spray Only in Spraying Areas
Employers must make sure spraying is not done outside of predetermined spraying areas.
Key takeaways
- 1910.107(g)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 10 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $22,995 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (2), VA (1), OH (1).
- Related part: 1910.107(g) Operations and maintenance (248 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(1) ("Spraying") 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
(1) Spraying. Spraying shall not be conducted outside of predetermined spraying areas. 10 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.107.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: MI (2), VA (1), OH (1), TX (1), NY (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| CARVANA, LLC | HEATH, OH | $7,606 |
| CPX2026XLB058X0007 - TLF MANUFACTURING LLC DBA RYSSO-PETERS | PHOENIX, AZ | $6,621 |
| ADLER PELZER GROUP DBA STS GROUP NORTH AMERICA, INC. | SALEM, VA | $3,465 |
| PROPER STORAGE SYSTEMS, LLC | SEGUIN, TX | $2,489 |
| CENTURY ROLL | BURTON, MI | $1,750 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.107(g)(1), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.107(g)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.107(g) Operations and maintenance 248 citations
- 1910.107(g)(2) Cleaning 142 citations
- 1910.107(g)(7) “No Smoking” signs 55 citations
- 1910.107(g)(3) Residue disposal 34 citations
- 1910.107(g)(5) Cleaning solvents 5 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Where may spraying be done?
Only in predetermined spraying areas.
Can I spray a quick touch-up elsewhere?
No. Spraying shall not be conducted outside predetermined spraying areas.
Who sets the spraying areas?
They are predetermined, so they are set before work begins.
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.