1910.107(g)(2): Cleaning Spray Finishing Areas
Employers must keep spraying areas as free as practical from built-up combustible residue, cleaning daily if necessary. Scrapers, spuds and other cleaning tools used there must be made of nonsparking material.
Key takeaways
- 1910.107(g)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 142 times in the last 3 years, in 142 inspections, with $162,189 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (21), TN (19), MD (16).
- 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)(2) ("Cleaning") 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) Cleaning. All spraying areas shall be kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary. Scrapers, spuds, or other such tools used for cleaning purposes shall be of nonsparking material. 142 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 | 8 |
| 2024 | 52 |
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2026 | 40 |
Top states: MI (21), TN (19), MD (16), MN (11), RI (9)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| VTCU, CORP. | POCATELLO, ID | $16,550 |
| JV MANUFACTURING, INC. | SPRINGDALE, AR | $9,675 |
| PROCESS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. | TULSA, OK | $9,100 |
| THE AMERICAN TANK & FABRICATING COMPANY | CLEVELAND, OH | $8,900 |
| DEXTER AXLE CO. LLC | EL RENO, OK | $8,500 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.107(g)(2), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.107(g)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.107(g) Operations and maintenance 248 citations
- 1910.107(g)(7) “No Smoking” signs 55 citations
- 1910.107(g)(3) Residue disposal 34 citations
- 1910.107(g)(1) Spraying 10 citations
- 1910.107(g)(5) Cleaning solvents 5 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How often must spray booths and areas be cleaned?
As often as needed to keep them as free from combustible residue as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary.
What kind of tools should be used to clean spray areas?
Scrapers, spuds and similar cleaning tools must be made of nonsparking material.
Why does residue matter?
The rule targets deposits of combustible residues, which can feed a fire in the spraying area.
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.