1910.110(e)(4): Installing LP-Gas Fuel Containers on Vehicles
Employers must place vehicle LP-Gas fuel containers where damage is least likely, seal them from passenger and radio spaces, vent the compartment outside, and shield them from engine or exhaust heat. Containers need clearance no less than the vehicle's minimum road clearance, secure mounting that resists twice the filled tank weight with a safety factor of at least four, and permanent installation on buses.
Key takeaways
- 1910.110(e)(4) 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)(iii) (81 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.110(e)(4) ("Installation of fuel containers") is one requirement inside 1910.110 Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). It includes 5 sub-paragraphs. 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
(4) Installation of fuel containers. 81 citations
(i) Containers shall be located in a place and in a manner to minimize the possibility of damage to the container. Containers located in the rear of trucks and buses, when protected by substantial bumpers, will be considered in conformance with this requirement. Fuel containers on passenger-carrying vehicles shall be installed as far from the engine as is practicable, and the passenger space and any space containing radio equipment shall be sealed from the container space to prevent direct seepage of gas to these spaces. The container compartment shall be vented to the outside. In case the fuel container is mounted near the engine or the exhaust system, the container shall be shielded against direct heat radiation. Open (e)(4)(i)
(ii) Containers shall be installed with as much clearance as practicable but never less than the minimum road clearance of the vehicle under maximum spring deflection. This minimum clearance shall be to the bottom of the container or to the lowest fitting on the container or housing, whichever is lower.
(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. Open (e)(4)(iii) 81 citations
(iv) Fuel containers on buses shall be permanently installed.
(v) Containers from which vapor only is to be withdrawn shall be installed and equipped with suitable connections to minimize the accidental withdrawal of liquid.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.110.
Export the list: 81 inspections cited 1910.110(e)(4) 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).
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).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.110(e)(4)(iii) 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
How must the fastenings for LP-Gas fuel containers be designed?
To withstand static loading in any direction equal to twice the weight of the tank and attachments when filled, using a safety factor of not less than four.
What clearance is required under the container?
As much as practicable but never less than the vehicle's minimum road clearance under maximum spring deflection.
Can fuel containers on buses be removable?
No. Fuel containers on buses shall be permanently installed.
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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.