1910.177(d)(2): Restraint for Single Piece Wheels
Employers must provide a restraining device or barrier for inflating tires on single piece wheels, unless the rim wheel will be bolted onto a vehicle during inflation.
Key takeaways
- 1910.177(d)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart N).
- OSHA cited it 17 times in the last 3 years, in 17 inspections, with $48,064 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (4), KY (3), IA (2).
- Related part: 1910.177(d) Tire servicing equipment (60 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.177(d)(2) is one requirement inside 1910.177 Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart N). 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) The employer shall provide a restraining device or barrier for inflating tires on single piece wheels unless the rim wheel will be bolted onto a vehicle during inflation. 17 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.177.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: TN (4), KY (3), IA (2), MD (2), NE (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| RAIL MODAL GROUP LLC | FREMONT, NE | $14,895 |
| CROELL, INC. | BILLINGS, MT | $9,000 |
| NEW COOPERATIVE, INC. | BLENCOE, IA | $5,582 |
| NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS | CLINTON, IA | $5,023 |
| 67156 - WOLFE COUNTY | ZACHARIAH, KY | $3,500 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.177(d)(2), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.177(d)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.177(d) Tire servicing equipment 60 citations
- 1910.177(d)(5) 25 citations
- 1910.177(d)(4) 12 citations
- 1910.177(d)(4)(ii) 6 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Is a restraining device needed to inflate a single piece wheel?
Yes, unless the rim wheel will be bolted onto a vehicle during inflation.
What counts as protection?
A restraining device or a barrier.
Who must provide it?
The employer.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.177 (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 2026-10-22
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.