1910.110(c)(8): Requalify LP-Gas Containers Before Reinstalling
Employers must not reinstall LP-Gas containers unless they are requalified in accordance with DOT regulations.
Key takeaways
- 1910.110(c)(8) 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 $366 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (8), SD (2).
- Related part: 1910.110(c) Cylinder systems (20 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.110(c)(8) ("Reinstallation of containers") is one requirement inside 1910.110 Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases, 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
(8) Reinstallation of containers. Containers shall not be reinstalled unless they are requalified in accordance with DOT regulations. 10 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.110.
Export the list: 10 inspections cited 1910.110(c)(8) 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 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: OR (8), SD (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ACE STEEL & RECYCLING INC. | RAPID CITY, SD | $266 |
| 317734713 - TRIPLE R METAL LLC | REDMOND, OR | $100 |
| DAKOTA FOUNDRY, INC. | WEBSTER, SD | $0 |
| 317735931 - WILLAMETTE GRAYSTONE LLC | BEND, OR | $0 |
| 317737956 - BAKER COMMODITIES INC | PORTLAND, OR | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.110(c)(8).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.110(c) Cylinder systems 20 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Can a used container be reinstalled?
Only if it is requalified under DOT regulations.
Whose rules apply to requalification?
DOT regulations.
Does this apply to all containers?
The rule says containers shall not be reinstalled unless requalified.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.110 (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 2026-11-06
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.