1910.107(l)(4)(i): Keep Powder Coating Dust From Building Up
All powder coating areas must be kept free of accumulated powder coating dust, especially horizontal surfaces such as ledges, beams, pipes, hoods, booths and floors.
Key takeaways
- 1910.107(l)(4)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 19 times in the last 3 years, in 19 inspections, with $30,999 in current penalties.
- Most citations: IL (3), AZ (2), MD (2).
- Related part: 1910.107(l) Powder coating (38 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.107(l)(4)(i) 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
(i) All areas shall be kept free of the accumulation of powder coating dusts, particularly such horizontal surfaces as ledges, beams, pipes, hoods, booths, and floors. 19 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 | 7 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: IL (3), AZ (2), MD (2), TN (2), GA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| INDUSTRIAL TURNAROUND CORPORATION | CHESTER, VA | $11,010 |
| SJC HOLDINGS, INC. | KANKAKEE, IL | $7,260 |
| BWAY CORPORATION | BEDFORD PARK, IL | $4,965 |
| 69169 - LANTECH COM LLC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $3,780 |
| AE FUND, INC. | BREWERTON, NY | $2,282 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.107(l)(4)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.107(l) Powder coating 38 citations
- 1910.107(l)(4) Operation and maintenance 30 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Where does powder coating dust need to be cleaned?
All areas, particularly horizontal surfaces such as ledges, beams, pipes, hoods, booths and floors.
Why is buildup a problem?
Accumulated powder coating dust is a hazard the rule requires employers to prevent.
Does this include overhead surfaces?
Yes. Ledges, beams and pipes are named.
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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 2026-10-21
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.