1910.107(c)(7): Lamps Near Spraying Areas
Electric lamps outside of, but within twenty (20) feet of, a spraying area and not separated by a partition must be totally enclosed to prevent hot particles from falling and must be protected from mechanical injury by guards or location.
Key takeaways
- 1910.107(c)(7) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 14 times in the last 3 years, in 14 inspections, with $18,002 in current penalties.
- Most citations: FL (4), CT (2), TN (1).
- Related part: 1910.107(c) Electrical and other sources of ignition (230 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7) ("Lamps") is one requirement inside 1910.107 Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). 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
(7) Lamps. Electric lamps outside of, but within twenty (20) feet of any spraying area, and not separated therefrom by a partition, shall be totally enclosed to prevent the falling of hot particles and shall be protected from mechanical injury by suitable guards or by location. 14 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.107.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: FL (4), CT (2), TN (1), WI (1), MI (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| CARVANA | AKRON, NY | $8,000 |
| ESSENTIAL CABINETRY GROUP, LLC | ROCKLEDGE, FL | $6,385 |
| BLINDS OF ALL KINDS INC | ROCKLEDGE, FL | $2,903 |
| TOTAL FAB, LLC | EAST HAVEN, CT | $714 |
| MARELLI NORTH AMERICA, INC. | LEWISBURG, TN | $0 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.107(c) Electrical and other sources of ignition 230 citations
- 1910.107(c)(6) Wiring type approved 91 citations
- 1910.107(c)(5) Combustible residues, areas 56 citations
- 1910.107(c)(2) Minimum separation 34 citations
- 1910.107(c)(9) Grounding 12 citations
- 1910.107(c)(9)(i) 12 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Which lamps does this cover?
Electric lamps outside but within 20 feet of a spraying area and not separated by a partition.
What must the lamps have?
They must be totally enclosed and protected from mechanical injury by suitable guards or by location.
Why enclose the lamp?
To prevent the falling of hot particles.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.107 (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.