1910.110(d)(10): Protecting LP-Gas Systems from Vehicles
When vehicle traffic could damage LP-Gas systems, employers must take precautions against such damage.
Key takeaways
- 1910.110(d)(10) 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 $20,865 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OR (5), TN (4), ME (3).
- Related part: 1910.110(d) Systems utilizing containers other than DOT containers (28 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10) ("Damage from vehicles") 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
(10) Damage from vehicles. When damage to LP-Gas systems from vehicular traffic is a possibility, precautions against such damage shall be taken. 25 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.110.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: OR (5), TN (4), ME (3), NY (3), MN (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| QUALITY PENN PRODUCTS, INC. | NEW CASTLE, DE | $4,148 |
| CARAVELS, LLC | RINCON, GA | $3,859 |
| 317739824 - FABSTAFF, INCORPORATED | ROSEBURG, OR | $2,118 |
| BECKLEY'S ENTERPRISES, INC. | THURMONT, MD | $1,950 |
| 317740701 - AG FARM & FOREST LABOR INC | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $1,765 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.110(d)(10).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.110(d) Systems utilizing containers other than DOT containers 28 citations
- 1910.110(d)(13)(iii) 1 citations
- 1910.110(d)(13) Container-charging plants 1 citations
- 1910.110(d)(13)(i)
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Frequently asked questions
When are vehicle precautions required?
When damage to LP-Gas systems from vehicular traffic is a possibility.
What precautions are required?
The rule requires precautions against damage but does not list specific ones in this paragraph.
Who is responsible?
The employer.
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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 2026-10-23
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.