1910.110(b)(6)(vi): Clear Weeds Around LP-Gas Containers
Employers must remove readily ignitible material such as weeds and long dry grass within 10 feet of any LP-Gas container.
Key takeaways
- 1910.110(b)(6)(vi) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 23 times in the last 3 years, in 23 inspections, with $48,862 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: NC (6), TN (3), CA (2).
- Related part: 1910.110(b) Basic rules (79 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(vi) is one requirement inside 1910.110 Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases, 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
(vi) Readily ignitible material such as weeds and long dry grass shall be removed within 10 feet of any container. 23 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.110.
Export the list: 23 inspections cited 1910.110(b)(6)(vi) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moInjuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.110(b)(6)(vi).
At 12:31 p.m. on January 9, 2024, an employee was standing in front of a Mr. Heater MH42T triple burner propane heater (8,000-42,000 btu/hour) to warm-up. The employee stood for several minutes backed up to the heater, when the back bottom of his jacket caught…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: NC (6), TN (3), CA (2), CT (2), IA (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| CTI READY MIX | CUMMING, IA | $12,500 |
| VIEJAS CASINO & RESORT | ALPINE, CA | $10,938 |
| DAVIS IRON & METAL, INC. | VAN BUREN, AR | $8,469 |
| BEDELEE INC | LAREDO, TX | $4,839 |
| 68991 - GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | LEXINGTON, KY | $4,500 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.110(b)(6)(vi).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.110(b) Basic rules 79 citations
- 1910.110(b)(6) Location of containers and regulating equipment 48 citations
- 1910.110(b)(6)(i) 17 citations
- 1910.110(b)(6)(ii) 4 citations
- 1910.110(b)(16) Instructions 3 citations
- 1910.110(b)(14) Transfer of liquids 2 citations
- 1910.110(b)(17)(v) 2 citations
- 1910.110(b)(17) Electrical equipment and other sources of ignition 2 citations
- 1910.110(b)(9) Hose specifications 2 citations
- 1910.110(b)(9)(vii) 1 citations
- 1910.110(b)(14)(i)
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Frequently asked questions
How far must weeds be cleared?
Within 10 feet of any container.
What materials must be removed?
Readily ignitible material such as weeds and long dry grass.
Does this apply to every container?
Yes, any container.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.110 (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 2026-11-06
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.