1910.106 Flammable Liquids: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Governs the storage, handling, and use of flammable liquids, defined as liquids with a flashpoint at or below 199.4 degrees Fahrenheit. It limits quantities kept outside approved storage cabinets or inside storage rooms, sets construction requirements for tanks, containers, cabinets, and rooms, and addresses ventilation and ignition source control. Dispensing must be done safely, including bonding and grounding when transferring the most volatile liquids, and specific rules apply to industrial plants, bulk plants, service stations, and processing facilities.
What the standard requires
- Store flammable liquids in approved containers, safety cans, cabinets, or rooms
- Limit quantities kept outside of approved storage
- Bond and ground containers when dispensing low-flashpoint flammable liquids
- Control ignition sources where flammable vapors may be present
- Provide ventilation and fire extinguishers in storage and dispensing areas
Hazards it addresses
- Fires and explosions from ignited vapors
- Static discharge igniting vapors during transfer
- Burns from flash fires
Cited in manufacturing, auto body and repair shops, printing, and chemical distribution.
Plain-language summary written for this site; it is not the regulatory text and not legal advice. Read the official text at eCFR.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited paragraphs
| Paragraph | What it covers | Items | Inspections | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) | Nozzle and container electrically interconnected when dispensing Category 1 or 2, or Category 3 below 100°F, flammable liquids | 57 | 57 | $2,000 |
| 1910.106(e)(9)(iii) | Requirements for industrial plants using flammable liquids | 50 | 50 | $600 |
| 1910.106(d)(2)(i) | Container and portable tank storage, including cabinets and storage rooms | 19 | 19 | $400 |
| 1910.106(e)(6)(i) | Requirements for industrial plants using flammable liquids | 19 | 19 | $2,000 |
| 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(D) | Requirements for industrial plants using flammable liquids | 14 | 14 | $1,400 |
| 1910.106(d)(3)(ii) | Container and portable tank storage, including cabinets and storage rooms | 13 | 13 | $0 |
| 1910.106(g)(3)(iv)(D) | 13 | 13 | $0 | |
| 1910.106(d)(2)(iii) | Container and portable tank storage, including cabinets and storage rooms | 12 | 12 | $0 |
| 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(B)(2) | Requirements for industrial plants using flammable liquids | 12 | 12 | $3,980 |
| 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(A) | Requirements for industrial plants using flammable liquids | 11 | 11 | $0 |
| 1910.106(g)(8) | 10 | 10 | $0 | |
| 1910.106(b)(6) | 9 | 9 | $7,000 | |
| 1910.106(d)(5)(iii) | Container and portable tank storage, including cabinets and storage rooms | 7 | 7 | $2,838 |
| 1910.106(e)(2)(ii) | Requirements for industrial plants using flammable liquids | 7 | 7 | $0 |
| 1910.106(d)(4)(i) | Container and portable tank storage, including cabinets and storage rooms | 6 | 6 | $2,511 |
Penalties
Across 361 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $981,665 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $681,210, 31% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 79%; Other-than-serious 21%; Repeat 1%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 31 | 35 | $39,600 | $27,875 |
| Virginia | 28 | 43 | $168,555 | $127,501 |
| Michigan | 17 | 21 | $23,100 | $14,150 |
| Tennessee | 15 | 30 | $13,600 | $13,292 |
| Illinois | 12 | 13 | $26,576 | $21,517 |
| Nevada | 12 | 13 | $11,444 | $7,151 |
| New York | 12 | 17 | $22,224 | $15,911 |
| Maryland | 11 | 14 | $6,750 | $4,635 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | 15 | $60,528 | $36,725 |
| Connecticut | 9 | 11 | $19,032 | $12,399 |
| Texas | 9 | 16 | $128,997 | $63,634 |
| North Carolina | 8 | 9 | $5,750 | $4,240 |
| Florida | 7 | 7 | $50,785 | $16,276 |
| Kentucky | 7 | 7 | $28,800 | $22,615 |
| Oregon | 7 | 9 | $11,053 | $10,081 |
| California | 5 | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| Georgia | 5 | 5 | $9,929 | $5,957 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | 14 | $66,632 | $62,375 |
| Iowa | 4 | 9 | $24,116 | $13,713 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | 6 | $25,110 | $15,327 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 123 inspections
- Other services: 25 inspections
- Public administration: 17 inspections
- Construction: 15 inspections
- Retail trade: 14 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 13 inspections
- Utilities: 8 inspections
- Accommodation & food services: 7 inspections
Recently cited establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soddy Daisy - Police Department | Soddy Daisy, TN | Aug 31, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Greenwood Motor Lines Inc. | Lexington, KY | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 4, 2026Contested Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Topaz Lodge, Inc. | Gardnerville, NV | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| City of Raymond - City Hall - Public Works | Raymond, MN | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $450 | $450 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Skid Steer Central LLC dba Prime Attachments | Garfield, MN | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ballentine's Boat Shop, Inc. | Cataumet, MA | Aug 21, 2026 | 2 | $4,256 | $2,128 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Davidson County Parks - Recreation | Lexington, NC | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JC Billion, Inc. | Bozeman, MT | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $3,256 | $3,256 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 9, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Legacy Flexo, LLC dba Charter Next Generation ? Green Bay Division | Green Bay, WI | Aug 14, 2026 | 3 | $12,059 | $12,059 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Industrial Fabrication LLC | Bridgman, MI | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| McGee Heating and Air LLC | Powdersville, SC | Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Enerfin Resources Company | Dustin, OK | Aug 10, 2026 | 2 | $23,833 | $23,833 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 27, 2026Contested Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Golden West Advertising, Inc. | Boise, ID | Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | $5,628 | $3,940 | OpenAbatement due Sep 24, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 28, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Town of Chilhowie Public Works | Chilhowie, VA | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| U.S. Department of Navy | Washington Navy Yard, DC | Aug 5, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Berry Hill - Public Works Department | Nashville, TN | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Day Lumber & Pallet, LLC | Douglas, GA | Aug 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| The Kroger Co. | Louisville, KY | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Boston International Import/Export Inc. | French Lick, IN | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Z Technologies Corporation | Redford, MI | Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | $800 | $800 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Eurofins Environmental Testing Northeast, LLC | North Kingstown, RI | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $6,029 | $4,220 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Collision Brothers LLC | Sparks, NV | Jul 28, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Marine Polymers, Inc. | Stevensville, MD | Jul 28, 2026 | 2 | $450 | $450 | OpenAbatement due Aug 5, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Memphis Masterworks, LLC | Memphis, TN | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| R & R Fabrication Enterprises, LLC | Prince Frederick, MD | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Holiday Distributing Company dba Krupa's Boat Mart | Jackson, MI | Jul 22, 2026 | 1 | $900 | $450 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Lewis M. Carter Manufacturing Company, Inc. | Donalsonville, GA | Jul 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Warren Hills Regional School District | Washington, NJ | Jul 17, 2026 | 2 | $14,000 | $14,000 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Torres Automotive Group LLC | Orem, UT | Jul 16, 2026 | 2 | $2,100 | $1,050 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc. | Ocala, FL | Jul 15, 2026 | 1 | $11,348 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Piperton - Public Works | Piperton, TN | Jul 14, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Monument Street Auto Center, LLC | Baltimore, MD | Jul 13, 2026 | 1 | $1,000 | $630 | Formal settlementAbatement due Jul 21, 2026Contested Aug 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| L&L Fabrication Inc. | Douglas, WY | Jul 13, 2026 | 7 | $16,280 | $8,140 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| City of Shelton | Shelton, CT | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $400 | $160 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Summit Trailers, LLC | Schuylkill Haven, PA | Jul 8, 2026 | 1 | $5,296 | $3,165 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| BLB Motos, LLC | Nashville, TN | Jul 8, 2026 | 4 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Showplace Entertainment Center | Staten Island, NY | Jul 7, 2026 | 1 | $2,837 | $2,837 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 13, 2026Contested Jul 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| T & M Research Products | Albuquerque, NM | Jul 6, 2026 | 1 | $4,221 | $4,221 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 30, 2026Contested Jul 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg, VA | Jul 2, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| New Cut Express Wash LLC | Versailles, KY | Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | $4,900 | $4,900 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (135 shared inspections)
- 1910.134 Respiratory Protection (69 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (56 shared inspections)
- 1910.303 Electrical General (56 shared inspections)
- 1910.305 Wiring Methods (55 shared inspections)
- 1910.157 Fire Extinguishers (43 shared inspections)
- 1910.212 Machine Guarding (34 shared inspections)
- 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout (33 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.106 require?
Governs the storage, handling, and use of flammable liquids, defined as liquids with a flashpoint at or below 199.4 degrees Fahrenheit. It limits quantities kept outside approved storage cabinets or inside storage rooms, sets construction requirements for tanks, containers, cabinets, and rooms, and addresses ventilation and ignition source control. Dispensing must be done safely, including bonding and grounding when transferring the most volatile liquids, and specific rules apply to industrial plants, bulk plants, service stations, and processing facilities.
How often was 1910.106 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.106 (Flammable Liquids) appeared in 257 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 361 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.106 is cited most?
1910.106(e)(6)(ii) was the most-cited paragraph, with 57 items: Nozzle and container electrically interconnected when dispensing Category 1 or 2, or Category 3 below 100°F, flammable liquids
Which states cite 1910.106 most often?
The most citations under 1910.106 in this period were issued in Minnesota, Virginia, Michigan.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.106 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $700; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $450. Totals: $981,665 proposed, $681,210 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.106 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 11% of these items were contested, and many others were changed in settlements. Each listing shows its current status and a link to the official record.