1910.110 LP-Gas Storage: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Covers the installation, storage, and handling of liquefied petroleum gas (propane and butane) containers and systems. It sets rules for container design and marking, valves, piping, and safety devices, as well as separation distances from buildings and ignition sources. Provisions apply to cylinder systems, larger bulk containers, LP-gas used as engine fuel such as on forklifts, and storage of cylinders awaiting use or resale, including keeping them away from exits and stairways.
What the standard requires
- Use LP-gas containers and equipment built and marked to applicable codes
- Store cylinders in safe locations away from exits, stairways, and heat
- Protect containers and valves from physical damage
- Follow specific rules for LP-gas fueled engines and industrial trucks
Hazards it addresses
- Fires and explosions from leaking LP-gas
- Frostbite from liquid propane contact
- Container rupture
Typically cited at warehouses with propane forklifts, retail cylinder exchange sites, and gas distributors.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.110(f)(2)(i) | Storage of containers awaiting use or resale | 34 | 34 | $225 |
| 1910.110(e)(4)(iii) | LP-gas as a motor fuel, including industrial trucks | 28 | 28 | $450 |
| 1910.110(f)(2)(ii) | Storage of containers awaiting use or resale | 16 | 16 | $0 |
| 1910.110(d)(10) | 9 | 9 | $0 | |
| 1910.110(f)(6)(ii) | Storage of containers awaiting use or resale | 7 | 7 | $0 |
| 1910.110(b)(6)(vi) | Basic rules for all LP-gas systems | 6 | 6 | $75 |
| 1910.110(b)(6)(i) | Basic rules for all LP-gas systems | 5 | 5 | $4,966 |
| 1910.110(c)(8) | 4 | 4 | $0 | |
| 1910.110(f)(4)(i) | Storage of containers awaiting use or resale | 4 | 4 | $2,469 |
| 1910.110(b)(10)(ix) | Basic rules for all LP-gas systems | 2 | 2 | $607 |
| 1910.110(d)(7)(iv)(D) | 2 | 2 | $6,472 | |
| 1910.110(b)(17)(v) | Basic rules for all LP-gas systems | 1 | 1 | $9,931 |
| 1910.110(b)(2)(i) | Basic rules for all LP-gas systems | 1 | 1 | $11,901 |
| 1910.110(b)(6) | Basic rules for all LP-gas systems | 1 | 1 | $4,884 |
| 1910.110(b)(6)(ii) | Basic rules for all LP-gas systems | 1 | 1 | $9,931 |
Penalties
Across 126 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $214,409 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $145,125, 32% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 51%; Other-than-serious 48%; Repeat 2%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 26 | 29 | $8,775 | $8,362 |
| Minnesota | 10 | 10 | $6,150 | $4,230 |
| Virginia | 9 | 11 | $23,185 | $17,357 |
| Maryland | 8 | 8 | $5,100 | $4,160 |
| Connecticut | 7 | 7 | $6,870 | $4,588 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | 7 | $28,600 | $11,980 |
| Michigan | 5 | 5 | $800 | $400 |
| Oregon | 5 | 6 | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| Georgia | 4 | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| New Jersey | 4 | 4 | $19,022 | $12,520 |
| Indiana | 3 | 3 | $3,600 | $3,128 |
| Missouri | 3 | 3 | $10,073 | $8,938 |
| North Carolina | 3 | 5 | $3,000 | $2,000 |
| New Mexico | 3 | 3 | $16,867 | $14,487 |
| New York | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Florida | 2 | 2 | $18,124 | $7,198 |
| Maine | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ohio | 2 | 3 | $6,511 | $3,750 |
| Alaska | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Colorado | 1 | 1 | $2,838 | $1,911 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 57 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 12 inspections
- Construction: 10 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 9 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 8 inspections
- Retail trade: 6 inspections
- Other services: 4 inspections
- Utilities: 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Motor Lines Inc. | Lexington, KY | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 4, 2026Contested Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| East Coast Stairs Company, Inc. | South Windsor, CT | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Twin County Tech, Inc. | Galax, VA | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Knight's Taxidermy, Inc. | Anchorage, AK | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 10, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 4, 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 |
| Day Lumber & Pallet, LLC | Douglas, GA | Aug 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Jerich USA Inc. | Devens, MA | Aug 3, 2026 | 1 | $1,116 | $500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| R & S Truck Caps and Auto Accessories LLC | Akron, OH | Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | $1,447 | $1,250 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Windsor Winair Co. | South Windsor, CT | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| A-One Janitorial LLC | El Paso, TX | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $14,187 | $14,187 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Tractor Supply Co. | Trexlertown, PA | Jul 23, 2026 | 1 | $8,038 | $6,028 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| PMC Gage, Inc. | White House, TN | Jul 23, 2026 | 1 | $200 | $200 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Jemaco Industries Incorporated | Sandstone, MN | Jul 22, 2026 | 1 | $450 | $270 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| McCreary Modern, Inc. | Maiden, NC | Jul 15, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| City of Shelton | Shelton, CT | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $320 | $128 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| American Truck & Bus, Inc. | Annapolis, MD | Jul 8, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| ELK Run Vineyards, Inc. | Mount Airy, MD | Jul 8, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Consumers/Dornin-Adams, Inc. | Lynchburg, VA | Jul 7, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| ABC Supply Interiors, Inc. | Hermon, ME | Jul 2, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Nappi Distributors | Gorham, ME | Jun 30, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Ponderosa Forge & Iron Works Inc. | Sisters, OR | Jun 30, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Twin City Fab Inc. | Circle Pines, MN | Jun 30, 2026 | 1 | $450 | $270 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Hybrid Light Solutions LLC | Pequot Lakes, MN | Jun 24, 2026 | 1 | $450 | $270 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Metals Group LLC dba Innovative Sheet Metals-MI | Muskegon, MI | Jun 23, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Taos, Town of | Taos, NM | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 15, 2026Contested Jul 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| East Coast Logistics, Inc. | Savannah, GA | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Advanced Precast Products LLC | Redmond, OR | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Basic Metals Inc. | New Haven, MI | Jun 15, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Town of Mocksville - Public Works | Mocksville, NC | Jun 15, 2026 | 1 | $3,000 | $2,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Utility District - Crossville Office | Crossville, TN | Jun 15, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Iracore International - Minnesota LLC | Hibbing, MN | Jun 4, 2026 | 1 | $450 | $450 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| WTW Products Co. dba Lifespan Closets | Duluth, MN | Jun 2, 2026 | 1 | $450 | $270 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Bedford Regional Water Authority | Bedford, VA | Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Usrl Virginia Beach VA, LLC | Virginia Beach, VA | Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | $9,770 | $4,885 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 6, 2026Contested Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Hartsville Trousdale County - Convenience Center and Public Works | Hartsville, TN | May 22, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pacific Firs 1 LLC | Prineville, OR | May 21, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Humboldt Utilities - Electric Department | Humboldt, TN | May 18, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Townhomes, LLC | Lake City, FL | May 12, 2026 | 1 | $4,884 | $3,415 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Relogistics Services, LLC | Methuen, MA | May 12, 2026 | 1 | $1,594 | $1,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Spartan Machine | Richmond, IN | May 11, 2026 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (44 shared inspections)
- 1910.178 Forklifts (42 shared inspections)
- 1910.303 Electrical General (35 shared inspections)
- 1910.305 Wiring Methods (28 shared inspections)
- 1910.157 Fire Extinguishers (23 shared inspections)
- 1910.151 First Aid (19 shared inspections)
- 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout (17 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (16 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.110 require?
Covers the installation, storage, and handling of liquefied petroleum gas (propane and butane) containers and systems. It sets rules for container design and marking, valves, piping, and safety devices, as well as separation distances from buildings and ignition sources. Provisions apply to cylinder systems, larger bulk containers, LP-gas used as engine fuel such as on forklifts, and storage of cylinders awaiting use or resale, including keeping them away from exits and stairways.
How often was 1910.110 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.110 (LP-Gas Storage) appeared in 115 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 126 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.110 is cited most?
1910.110(f)(2)(i) was the most-cited paragraph, with 34 items: Storage of containers awaiting use or resale
Which states cite 1910.110 most often?
The most citations under 1910.110 in this period were issued in Tennessee, Minnesota, Virginia.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.110 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $200; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $155. Totals: $214,409 proposed, $145,125 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.110 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 12% 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.