1910.177(g)(10): Do Not Overinflate to Seat the Bead
Tires must not be inflated above the maximum pressure recommended by the manufacturer to seat the tire bead firmly against the rim flange.
Key takeaways
- 1910.177(g)(10) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart N).
- OSHA cited it 1 times in the last 3 years, in 1 inspections, with $9,219 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1910.177(g) Safe operating procedure—single piece rim wheels (37 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.177(g)(10) 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
(10) Tires shall not be inflated above the maximum pressure recommended by the manufacturer to seat the tire bead firmly against the rim flange. 1 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(g)(10).
At 1:27 p.m. on December 23, 2024, Employee #1 was working for a tire manufacturer. Employee #1 was operating a machine that removed a tire from its rim. The tire was at a very high pressure and exploded, causing the rim to strike Employee #1…
Where and how often it was cited
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.177(g)(10), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.177(g)(10).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.177(g) Safe operating procedure—single piece rim wheels 37 citations
- 1910.177(g)(6) 16 citations
- 1910.177(g)(8) 11 citations
Get your crew competent
Trainers on Black Belt Safety: Marc Harvey, Dana Reyes
Trainers and suppliers: feature your business on this rule for $25/month.
Frequently asked questions
What pressure limit applies when seating the bead?
The maximum pressure recommended by the manufacturer.
Can extra pressure be used to seat a stubborn bead?
No. Tires shall not be inflated above the manufacturer's recommended maximum to seat the bead.
Where does this apply?
Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels.
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.