1910.107(d)(2): Ventilation for Spray Finishing Areas
Employers must provide all spraying areas with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues so life is not endangered. Ventilation must run at all times during spraying and long enough afterward to exhaust vapors from drying articles and finishing residue.
Key takeaways
- 1910.107(d)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 25 times in the last 3 years, in 25 inspections, with $37,710 in current penalties.
- Most citations: CT (3), FL (2), MO (2).
- Related part: 1910.107(d) Ventilation (60 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2) ("General") 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
(2) General. All spraying areas shall be provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists, or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues so that life is not endangered. Mechanical ventilation shall be kept in operation at all times while spraying operations are being conducted and for a sufficient time thereafter to allow vapors from drying coated articles and drying finishing material residue to be exhausted. 25 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 | 4 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: CT (3), FL (2), MO (2), MI (2), VA (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| INDUSTRIAL TURNAROUND CORPORATION | CHESTER, VA | $11,010 |
| KASON CORPORATION | MILLBURN, NJ | $8,000 |
| ESTRADA DESIGN AND MACHINE, LLC | TAMPA, FL | $3,405 |
| JESCO IRON CRAFT INC. | OXFORD, CT | $3,126 |
| AMERICAN BATH GROUP LLC | MOAPA, NV | $2,743 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.107(d)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.107(d) Ventilation 60 citations
- 1910.107(d)(9) Air exhaust 2 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must the ventilation remove?
Flammable vapors, mists or powders, to a safe location.
When must it run?
At all times during spraying and for a sufficient time afterward to exhaust drying vapors.
Is natural ventilation enough?
The rule requires mechanical ventilation.
About this page
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 2026-10-22
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.