1910.177(g)(8): Stay Out of the Trajectory When Inflating Tires
Employees servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels must stay out of the trajectory when inflating a tire.
Key takeaways
- 1910.177(g)(8) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart N).
- OSHA cited it 11 times in the last 3 years, in 11 inspections, with $24,644 in current penalties.
- 2 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: FL (3), NC (1), TX (1).
- Related part: 1910.177(g) Safe operating procedure—single piece rim wheels (37 citations).
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In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.177(g)(8) 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
(8) Employees shall stay out of the trajectory when inflating a tire. 11 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.177.
Injuries linked to this rule
2 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.177(g)(8).
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.
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: FL (3), NC (1), TX (1), ME (1), IA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SULLIVAN TIRE | SHAWMUT, ME | $7,259 |
| HEARTLAND TIRE, INC. | STORM LAKE, IA | $7,000 |
| 4TIRES, LLC | SAINT PETERSBURG, FL | $4,965 |
| ROOD'S TIRE CENTER, LLC | SIDNEY, NE | $2,979 |
| EDWIN JOSUE MARTINEZ-LOPEZ | ROANOKE, VA | $2,441 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.177(g)(8), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.177(g)(8).
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)(10) 1 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Where should I stand when inflating a tire?
Out of the trajectory.
Who does this rule apply to?
Employees servicing rim wheels under 1910.177.
Does this apply during inflation?
Yes. The rule applies when inflating a tire.
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.