1910.177(d)(4)(ii): In-Line Valve With Gauge or Regulator for Tire Inflation
When servicing rim wheels, the air line assembly used for inflating tires must include an in-line valve with a pressure gauge or a presettable regulator.
Key takeaways
- 1910.177(d)(4)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart N).
- OSHA cited it 6 times in the last 3 years, in 6 inspections, with $18,420 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1910.177(d) Tire servicing equipment (60 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.177(d)(4)(ii) 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
(ii) An in-line valve with a pressure gauge or a presettable regulator; and 6 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.177.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.177(d)(4)(ii).
At 12:42 p.m. on August 5, 2024, an employee was filling dump truck tires with air. The employee was filling up a tire with air, but not in a tire cage. When the tire blew, it struck the employee in the head, killing him.
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.177(d)(4)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.177(d) Tire servicing equipment 60 citations
- 1910.177(d)(5) 25 citations
- 1910.177(d)(2) 17 citations
- 1910.177(d)(4) 12 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What component does this require?
An in-line valve with a pressure gauge or a presettable regulator.
Is a regulator acceptable instead of a gauge?
Yes, a presettable regulator is allowed in place of a valve with a pressure gauge.
What work does this apply to?
Servicing rim wheels under 1910.177.
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.