1926.153(o): Protect LP-Gas Systems From Vehicles
When vehicle traffic could damage LP-Gas systems on a construction site, employers must take precautions against that damage.
Key takeaways
- 1926.153(o) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart F).
- OSHA cited it 22 times in the last 3 years, in 22 inspections, with $40,889 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MN (6), NY (4), PA (3).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.153(o) ("Damage from vehicles") is one requirement inside 1926.153 Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas), 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
(o) Damage from vehicles. When damage to LP-Gas systems from vehicular traffic is a possibility, precautions against such damage shall be taken. 22 citations
[44 FR 8577, Feb. 9, 1979; 44 FR 20940, Apr. 6, 1979, as amended at 58 FR 35170, June 30, 1993]
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.153.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: MN (6), NY (4), PA (3), VA (3), DE (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| HITT CONTRACTING INC | CHESTERFIELD, VA | $7,340 |
| FLEX STAR CERTIFIED ROOFING INSTALLERS INC. | PEORIA, IL | $5,958 |
| WAPASHA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. | OSSEO, WI | $4,925 |
| ROOF SYSTEMS OF VA, INC. | CARROLLTON, VA | $3,960 |
| 317742716 - COBALT BUILDERS INC | PRINEVILLE, OR | $2,824 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.153(o).
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Frequently asked questions
When must LP-Gas systems be protected from vehicles?
When damage to LP-Gas systems from vehicular traffic is a possibility.
What does the rule require?
That precautions against such damage be taken.
Does the rule name specific barriers?
No. It requires precautions but does not list specific ones.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.153 (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.