1910.177 Rim Wheel Servicing: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Protects workers who mount, demount, inflate, and service tires on large vehicle rim wheels, such as those on trucks, tractors, trailers, and buses. Employees must be trained in safe servicing procedures, and a restraining device such as a cage, or barrier, must be used when inflating multi-piece rim wheels and certain single-piece wheels. Workers must stay out of the trajectory during inflation, and current rim manuals and charts must be available in the service area.
What the standard requires
- Train employees on safe rim wheel servicing procedures
- Use a restraining device or barrier when inflating tires
- Keep employees out of the trajectory zone during inflation
- Provide clip-on chucks and in-line gauges for remote inflation
- Make current rim manuals or charts available in the service area
Hazards it addresses
- Explosive separation of rim components
- Struck-by injuries and fatalities from rim parts
- Tire blowouts during inflation
Cited at truck tire shops, fleet maintenance garages, and heavy equipment dealers.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.177(d)(5) | Tire servicing equipment, including restraining devices | 6 | 6 | $0 |
| 1910.177(d)(2) | Tire servicing equipment, including restraining devices | 5 | 5 | $4,965 |
| 1910.177(g)(8) | Safe operating procedure for single piece rim wheels | 5 | 5 | $3,255 |
| 1910.177(g)(6) | Safe operating procedure for single piece rim wheels | 4 | 4 | $4,468 |
| 1910.177(c)(1)(i) | Employee training | 3 | 3 | $9,268 |
| 1910.177(c)(1) | Employee training | 2 | 2 | $3,358 |
| 1910.177(c)(3) | Employee training | 2 | 2 | $1,986 |
| 1910.177(d)(4) | Tire servicing equipment, including restraining devices | 2 | 2 | $3,732 |
| 1910.177(d)(4)(ii) | Tire servicing equipment, including restraining devices | 2 | 2 | $4,468 |
| 1910.177(f) | Safe operating procedure for multi-piece rim wheels | 2 | 2 | $3,311 |
| 1910.177(c)(2)(iv) | Employee training | 1 | 1 | $6,384 |
| 1910.177(c)(2)(vii) | Employee training | 1 | 1 | $0 |
| 1910.177(d)(1) | Tire servicing equipment, including restraining devices | 1 | 1 | $16,550 |
| 1910.177(d)(4)(iii) | Tire servicing equipment, including restraining devices | 1 | 1 | $0 |
| 1910.177(e)(3) | 1 | 1 | $3,972 |
Penalties
Across 41 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $162,039 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $136,124, 16% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 88%; Other-than-serious 12%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6 | 8 | $4,200 | $3,570 |
| Florida | 3 | 5 | $23,170 | $23,170 |
| Virginia | 2 | 3 | $20,622 | $19,484 |
| Arizona | 1 | 1 | $9,458 | $9,458 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Iowa | 1 | 3 | $12,768 | $8,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | 3 | $15,889 | $6,621 |
| Kansas | 1 | 1 | $5,427 | $3,256 |
| Maryland | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Missouri | 1 | 7 | $14,895 | $10,426 |
| Montana | 1 | 3 | $33,100 | $33,100 |
| Nebraska | 1 | 4 | $15,888 | $11,916 |
| New Mexico | 1 | 1 | $6,622 | $6,622 |
By industry
- Other services: 9 inspections
- Retail trade: 4 inspections
- Construction: 3 inspections
- Manufacturing: 2 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 2 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy's Tire and Repair | Mansfield, MO | Aug 27, 2026 | 7 | $14,895 | $10,426 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Land Rover of Ocala | Ocala, FL | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $9,268 | $9,268 | OpenAbatement due Oct 9, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 15, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Clark Lumber Company, LLC | Lafayette, TN | Jul 30, 2026 | 3 | $4,200 | $3,570 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| TPF Holding LLC | Urbana, IL | Jul 24, 2026 | 3 | $15,889 | $6,621 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Moore County Schools - Bus Garage | Lynchburg, TN | Jul 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Jett Trucking | Olathe, KS | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $5,427 | $3,256 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Cesar Tire Services Inc. | Miami, FL | Jul 9, 2026 | 2 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Final order | osha.gov |
| The Tire Guys, Inc. | Lewistown, MT | Jun 29, 2026 | 3 | $33,100 | $33,100 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Truck and Trailer Repair Center, Inc. | Rosedale, MD | Jun 4, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Formal settlementAbatement due Jun 12, 2026Contested Jun 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| United Concrete Products, Inc. | Yalesville, CT | May 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Rood's Tire Center, LLC | Sidney, NE | May 19, 2026 | 4 | $15,888 | $11,916 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Tandem Tire & Auto Service, Inc. | Dubuque, IA | May 11, 2026 | 3 | $12,768 | $8,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Cannon County - Highway Department | Woodbury, TN | Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Tireworks, Inc. | Texico, NM | Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | $6,622 | $6,622 | OpenAbatement due May 8, 2026Contest deadline ~May 5, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Wheel Pros, LLC | Phoenix, AZ | Mar 19, 2026 | 1 | $9,458 | $9,458 | OpenAbatement due Mar 22, 2026Contest deadline ~Apr 9, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Roanoke, VA | Mar 9, 2026 | 2 | $19,542 | $18,728 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| A. D. Weddle Company, Inc. | Roanoke, VA | Mar 9, 2026 | 1 | $1,080 | $756 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Anderson County - Highway Department | Clinton, TN | Feb 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Franklin - Public Works | Franklin, TN | Jan 23, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| 4TIRES, LLC | Saint Petersburg, FL | Jan 23, 2026 | 2 | $9,930 | $9,930 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dickson - Street Division and Fleet Maintenance Division | Dickson, TN | Nov 21, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 22, 2025 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (6 shared inspections)
- 1910.157 Fire Extinguishers (6 shared inspections)
- 1910.178 Forklifts (4 shared inspections)
- 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout (4 shared inspections)
- 1910.305 Wiring Methods (4 shared inspections)
- 1910.244 Jacks & Blast Nozzles (3 shared inspections)
- 1910.215 Abrasive Wheels (3 shared inspections)
- 1904.39 Severe Injury Reporting (2 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.177 require?
Protects workers who mount, demount, inflate, and service tires on large vehicle rim wheels, such as those on trucks, tractors, trailers, and buses. Employees must be trained in safe servicing procedures, and a restraining device such as a cage, or barrier, must be used when inflating multi-piece rim wheels and certain single-piece wheels. Workers must stay out of the trajectory during inflation, and current rim manuals and charts must be available in the service area.
How often was 1910.177 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.177 (Rim Wheel Servicing) appeared in 21 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 41 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.177 is cited most?
1910.177(d)(5) was the most-cited paragraph, with 6 items: Tire servicing equipment, including restraining devices
Which states cite 1910.177 most often?
The most citations under 1910.177 in this period were issued in Tennessee, Florida, Virginia.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.177 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $3,972; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $2,082. Totals: $162,039 proposed, $136,124 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.177 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 2% 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.