1926.152(e)(4): Protect Fuel Dispensers From Collisions
Employers must protect fuel dispensing units on construction sites against collision damage, so vehicles and equipment cannot crash into them.
Key takeaways
- 1926.152(e)(4) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart F).
- OSHA cited it 41 times in the last 3 years, in 41 inspections, with $47,786 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (15), VA (13), FL (6).
- Related part: 1926.152(e) Dispensing liquids (46 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.152(e)(4) is one requirement inside 1926.152 Flammable liquids, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart F). 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
(4) The dispensing units shall be protected against collision damage. 41 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.152.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Top states: TN (15), VA (13), FL (6), MD (2), IN (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| WHARTON-SMITH, INC. | ORLANDO, FL | $7,093 |
| MORGAN-KELLER INC. | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $6,292 |
| TRIDENT CIVIL, INC. | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $3,672 |
| IHC, LTD | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $3,304 |
| ASHLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | CARROLLTON, VA | $3,168 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1926.152(e) Dispensing liquids 46 citations
- 1926.152(e)(2) 3 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What does 1926.152(e)(4) require?
It requires that dispensing units for flammable liquids be protected against collision damage.
Does the rule say what kind of protection to use?
No. The rule only says the units shall be protected against collision damage; it does not name a specific method.
Why protect a fuel dispenser from collisions?
A vehicle or machine hitting a dispenser can damage it and release flammable liquid on the site.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.152 (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.