1910.124 Dipping & Coating: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Applies to operations where parts are dipped or flow-coated in tanks containing liquids, such as paint, cleaning solvents, acids, or electroplating solutions. Ventilation must keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits and, for flammable liquids, below a fraction of the lower flammable limit. Tanks need appropriate construction, and the standard addresses inspection and maintenance, hygiene facilities like washing stations and emergency eyewash, first aid, and training for workers on the hazards and safe procedures.
What the standard requires
- Ventilate dip tanks to keep vapors below exposure and flammability limits
- Inspect and maintain tanks, hoods, and ventilation systems
- Provide washing facilities and emergency eyewash or showers where needed
- Train employees on dipping and coating hazards and procedures
Hazards it addresses
- Inhalation of solvent and acid vapors
- Chemical burns from splashes
- Fires from flammable dip liquids
Typically cited in metal finishing, electroplating, and parts cleaning operations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.124(g)(2) | 5 | 5 | $1,500 | |
| 1910.124(f) | 2 | 2 | $5,638 | |
| 1910.124(b)(5) | 1 | 1 | $11,960 | |
| 1910.124(h) | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1910.124(h)(3) | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1910.124(h)(4) | 1 | 1 | $9,457 | |
| 1910.124(j) | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | |
| 1910.124(j)(3) | 1 | 1 | $0 |
Penalties
Across 13 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $41,637 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $35,975, 14% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 92%; Other-than-serious 8%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2 | 3 | $8,276 | $5,793 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 2 | $2,400 | $1,440 |
| New Mexico | 2 | 2 | $14,195 | $12,401 |
| Kansas | 1 | 1 | $9,457 | $9,457 |
| Michigan | 1 | 3 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 1 | $700 | $700 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 1 | $1,809 | $1,384 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valence Surface Technologies LLC | Wichita, KS | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $9,457 | $9,457 | OpenAbatement due Sep 23, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Terryberry Company LLC | Grand Rapids, MI | Jul 1, 2026 | 3 | $4,800 | $4,800 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Lee Spring Company LLC | Bristol, CT | May 14, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Jul 2, 2026Contest deadline ~Jun 5, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Janesville Tool & Manufacturing Inc. | Janesville, WI | May 4, 2026 | 1 | $1,809 | $1,384 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Superior Screeners Inc. | Rochester, MN | Mar 20, 2026 | 1 | $900 | $540 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| American Compressor Engineering, LLC | Knoxville, TN | Mar 13, 2026 | 1 | $700 | $700 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Yankee Casting Co., Inc. | Enfield, CT | Mar 12, 2026 | 2 | $8,276 | $5,793 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Absolute Powder Coating LLC | Albuquerque, NM | Dec 10, 2025 | 1 | $2,235 | $2,235 | ContestedAbatement due Jan 7, 2026Contested Jan 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Chrome Hearts Factory LLC | Albuquerque, NM | Dec 9, 2025 | 1 | $11,960 | $10,166 | Formal settlementAbatement due Jan 6, 2026Contested Jan 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Altra Corporation dba Ultra Metal Finishing | Big Lake, MN | Nov 10, 2025 | 1 | $1,500 | $900 | Formal settlementAbatement due Nov 24, 2025Contested Nov 15, 2025 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (7 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (5 shared inspections)
- 1910.134 Respiratory Protection (4 shared inspections)
- 1910.303 Electrical General (3 shared inspections)
- 1910.107 Spray Finishing (3 shared inspections)
- 1910.28 Fall Protection Duty (3 shared inspections)
- 1910.133 Eye & Face Protection (3 shared inspections)
- 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride (2 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.124 require?
Applies to operations where parts are dipped or flow-coated in tanks containing liquids, such as paint, cleaning solvents, acids, or electroplating solutions. Ventilation must keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits and, for flammable liquids, below a fraction of the lower flammable limit. Tanks need appropriate construction, and the standard addresses inspection and maintenance, hygiene facilities like washing stations and emergency eyewash, first aid, and training for workers on the hazards and safe procedures.
How often was 1910.124 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.124 (Dipping & Coating) appeared in 10 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 13 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.124 is cited most?
1910.124(g)(2) was the most-cited paragraph, with 5 items.
Which states cite 1910.124 most often?
The most citations under 1910.124 in this period were issued in Connecticut, Minnesota, New Mexico.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.124 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $1,800; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $1,384. Totals: $41,637 proposed, $35,975 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.124 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 23% 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.