1910.177(c): Training for Rim Wheel Servicing
Employers must train all employees who service rim wheels on the hazards and safety procedures, and no one may service a rim wheel without training on that wheel type, using rim manuals and the standard, explained in a way each worker understands. Each worker must show and keep the ability to do listed tasks safely, including demounting, inspecting, mounting with a restraining device, and standing outside the trajectory during inflation.
Key takeaways
- 1910.177(c) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart N).
- OSHA cited it 42 times in the last 3 years, in 28 inspections, with $108,033 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: MD (12), WI (5), IA (4).
- Related part: 1910.177(c)(1) (24 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.177(c) ("Employee training") is one requirement inside 1910.177 Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart N). It includes 14 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
(c) Employee training. 42 citations
(1) The employer shall provide a program to train all employees who service rim wheels in the hazards involved in servicing those rim wheels and the safety procedures to be followed. Open (c)(1) 24 citations
(i) The employer shall assure that no employee services any rim wheel unless the employee has been trained and instructed in correct procedures of servicing the type of wheel being serviced, and in the safe operating procedures described in paragraphs (f) and (g) of this section. 6 citations
(ii) Information to be used in the training program shall include, at a minimum, the applicable data contained in the charts (rim manuals) and the contents of this standard.
(iii) Where an employer knows or has reason to believe that any of his employees is unable to read and understand the charts or rim manual, the employer shall assure that the employee is instructed concerning the contents of the charts and rim manual in a manner which the employee is able to understand.
(2) The employer shall assure that each employee demonstrates and maintains the ability to service rim wheels safely, including performance of the following tasks: 9 citations
(i) Demounting of tires (including deflation);
(ii) Inspection and identification of the rim wheel components;
(iii) Mounting of tires (including inflation with a restraining device or other safeguard required by this section);
(iv) Use of the restraining device or barrier, and other equipment required by this section; 2 citations
(v) Handling of rim wheels;
(vi) Inflation of the tire when a single piece rim wheel is mounted on a vehicle;
(vii) An understanding of the necessity of standing outside the trajectory both during inflation of the tire and during inspection of the rim wheel following inflation; and 1 citations
(viii) Installation and removal of rim wheels.
(3) The employer shall evaluate each employee's ability to perform these tasks and to service rim wheels safely, and shall provide additional training as necessary to assure that each employee maintains his or her proficiency. 9 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.177.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.177(c).
At 9:20 a.m. on April 16, 2024, an employee working as a mechanic for an tire shop was mounting and balancing six LT225/75R16 BLACKHAWK 10PLY tires on a 2018 Ford E-450 Super Duty Jayco Redhawk Class C motor home. The gross vehicle weightrating (GVWR) is…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Top states: MD (12), WI (5), IA (4), KY (3), NE (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| RAIL MODAL GROUP LLC | FREMONT, NE | $14,895 |
| PPX2026XTN246X0071 - WHEEL PROS, LLC | PHOENIX, AZ | $9,458 |
| LAND ROVER OF OCALA | OCALA, FL | $9,268 |
| FLORENCE HARDWOODS, LLC | FLORENCE, WI | $8,595 |
| TANDEM TIRE & AUTO SERVICE, INC. | DUBUQUE, IA | $8,500 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.177(c)(1) 24 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must be trained under this rule?
All employees who service rim wheels.
What if a worker cannot read the rim manual?
The employer must instruct the worker on the charts and rim manual in a way the worker can understand.
Why stand outside the trajectory?
Workers must understand the need to stand outside the trajectory during inflation and during inspection after inflation.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.177 (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 2026-10-24
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.