1910.110(e)(4)(iii): Securing LP-Gas Vehicle Fuel Containers
Employers must securely mount permanent and removable LP-Gas fuel containers so they cannot jar loose, slip or rotate. Fastenings must withstand static loading in any direction equal to twice the filled tank and attachment weight, with a safety factor of not less than four, and field welding is allowed only on manufacturer-attached saddle plates, lugs or brackets.
Key takeaways
- 1910.110(e)(4)(iii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 81 times in the last 3 years, in 81 inspections, with $112,654 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: MN (33), NJ (14), TN (13).
- Related part: 1910.110(e)(4) Installation of fuel containers (81 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.110(e)(4)(iii) 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
(iii) Permanent and removable fuel containers shall be securely mounted to prevent jarring loose, slipping, or rotating, and the fastenings shall be designed and constructed to withstand static loading in any direction equal to twice the weight of the tank and attachments when filled with fuel using a safety factor of not less than four based on the ultimate strength of the material to be used. Field welding, when necessary, shall be made only on saddle plates, lugs or brackets, originally attached to the container by the tank manufacturer. 81 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.110.
Export the list: 81 inspections cited 1910.110(e)(4)(iii) 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(e)(4)(iii).
At 2:30 p.m. on November 12, 2024, Employee #1, employed by a recycling company,was attempting to clear debris below a conveyor belt when the machine unexpectedly activated, causing the employee to be crushed. The employee suffered blunt trauma from the crushing incident and was later…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2026 | 24 |
Top states: MN (33), NJ (14), TN (13), IL (3), ME (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| GRAND MART INTERNATIONAL FOOD | PARAMUS, NJ | $8,606 |
| YUNEXPRESS USA INC | FRANKLIN PARK, IL | $7,000 |
| STANPAC | TOTOWA, NJ | $4,839 |
| AHLSTROM NONWOVENS LLC | WINDSOR LOCKS, CT | $4,300 |
| XL PARTS DISTRIBUTION | GONZALES, LA | $4,148 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.110(e)(4)(iii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.110(e)(4) Installation of fuel containers 81 citations
- 1910.110(e) Liquefied petroleum gas as a motor fuel 81 citations
- 1910.110(e)(4)(i)
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Frequently asked questions
What load must container fastenings handle?
Static loading in any direction equal to twice the weight of the tank and attachments when filled, with a safety factor of not less than four.
Does this cover removable containers?
Yes. Both permanent and removable fuel containers must be securely mounted.
Where can field welding be done?
Only on saddle plates, lugs or brackets originally attached to the container by the tank manufacturer.
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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.