1910.111(e): Systems utilizing portable DOT containers
Key takeaways
- 1910.111(e) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 2 times in the last 3 years, in 2 inspections, with $16,550 in current penalties.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.111(e) ("Systems utilizing portable DOT containers") is one requirement inside 1910.111 Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). It includes 5 sub-paragraphs. 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
(e) Systems utilizing portable DOT containers — 2 citations
(1) Conformance. Cylinders shall comply with DOT specifications and shall be maintained, filled, packaged, marked, labeled, and shipped to comply with 49 CFR chapter I and the marking requirements set forth in § 1910.253(b)(1)(ii).
(2) Storage. Cylinders shall be stored in an area free from ignitable debris and in such manner as to prevent external corrosion. Storage may be indoors or outdoors.
(3) Heat protection. Cylinders filled in accordance with DOT regulations will become liquid full at 145 °F. Cylinders shall be protected from heat sources such as radiant flame and steampipes. Heat shall not be applied directly to cylinders to raise the pressure. 1 citations
(4) Protection. Cylinders shall be stored in such manner as to protect them from moving vehicles or external damage.
(5) Valve cap. Any cylinder which is designed to have a valve protection cap shall have the cap securely in place when the cylinder is not in service. 1 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.111.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.111 (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.