1926.152 Flammable Liquid Storage: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Flammable liquids used or stored at construction sites must be kept only in approved containers and portable tanks, and stored in limited quantities indoors or in approved storage cabinets and rooms. The section sets rules for outdoor storage, dispensing, bonding and grounding, ventilation, and keeping ignition sources away. It also covers fueling of equipment and service and refueling areas. It applies to contractors who keep fuel or solvents on site.
What the standard requires
- Use only approved containers and portable tanks for flammable liquids
- Limit indoor storage quantities and use approved cabinets or rooms
- Keep storage areas free of ignition sources and post no-smoking signs
- Bond and ground containers during dispensing
Hazards it addresses
- Fires and explosions from flammable vapors
- Burns from ignited fuel
Cited on construction sites where gasoline, solvents, and fuel for equipment are stored in unapproved containers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.152(e)(4) | 13 | 13 | $450 | |
| 1926.152(a)(1) | Only approved containers and portable tanks may be used for storage of flammable liquids. | 7 | 7 | $2,837 |
| 1926.152(c)(6) | 3 | 3 | $7,165 | |
| 1926.152(f)(3) | 3 | 3 | $3,972 | |
| 1926.152(g)(11) | 3 | 3 | $1,230 | |
| 1926.152(d)(2) | 2 | 2 | $525 | |
| 1926.152(g)(8) | 2 | 1 | $14,186 | |
| 1926.152(g)(9) | 2 | 2 | $225 | |
| 1926.152(c)(4)(i) | 1 | 1 | $450 | |
| 1926.152(d)(4) | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1926.152(g)(4) | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1926.152(i)(6) | 1 | 1 | $2,553 |
Penalties
Across 39 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $133,389 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $90,900, 32% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 77%; Other-than-serious 23%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 10 | 16 | $47,960 | $39,518 |
| New Jersey | 3 | 3 | $11,916 | $9,107 |
| Tennessee | 3 | 3 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | 5 | $1,800 | $1,642 |
| New York | 2 | 2 | $4,067 | $2,626 |
| Texas | 2 | 3 | $42,441 | $17,034 |
| Delaware | 1 | 1 | $9,268 | $9,268 |
| Georgia | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 |
| Minnesota | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Mississippi | 1 | 1 | $2,553 | $1,276 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 1 | $750 | $750 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | 1 | $5,912 | $2,956 |
By industry
- Construction: 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHC, Ltd. | Newport News, VA | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $4,720 | $3,304 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Morgan-Keller Inc. | Newport News, VA | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $7,865 | $6,292 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| RBD Holdings LLC AR | Rockville, VA | Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | $4,325 | $3,028 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Nexgen Contracting, LLC | Rockville, VA | Jul 20, 2026 | 2 | $7,165 | $5,016 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Jim Luca Electrical Contractor, Inc. | Rockville, VA | Jul 20, 2026 | 2 | $4,325 | $4,325 | ContestedContested Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| James N. Gray Company | Rockville, VA | Jul 20, 2026 | 2 | $7,165 | $7,165 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Q-P Exteriors LLC | Mankato, MN | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| N.R Spray Foam Insulation LLC | Grafton, MA | Jun 17, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Goecker Construction, Inc. | Seymour, IN | Jun 16, 2026 | 2 | $450 | $292 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| B M B Inc. | Evansville, IN | Jun 11, 2026 | 3 | $1,350 | $1,350 | Final order | osha.gov |
| L J Quigliano II, Inc. | Getzville, NY | May 28, 2026 | 1 | $1,230 | $922 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Wellspring Builders, LLC | Hermitage, TN | May 15, 2026 | 1 | $600 | $600 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| No?j Welding and Construction LLC | Salinas, PR | May 12, 2026 | 1 | $5,912 | $2,956 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Underwater Mechanix Services LLC | Saint Marys, GA | Mar 6, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| PA Avalanche Construction Corp. | White Plains, NY | Mar 2, 2026 | 1 | $2,837 | $1,703 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Cascor Enterprise, Inc. | Hasbrouck Heights, NJ | Feb 13, 2026 | 1 | $5,107 | $5,107 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Chavez Roofing, LLC | Columbus, MS | Jan 21, 2026 | 1 | $2,553 | $1,276 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Traxon Construction Inc. | Pound, VA | Jan 15, 2026 | 3 | $600 | $600 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Woodstock, VA | Jan 14, 2026 | 1 | $1,440 | $1,008 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Divine Energy Solutions, Inc. | Hackensack, NJ | Jan 13, 2026 | 1 | $2,837 | $2,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Trident Civil, Inc. | Virginia Beach, VA | Jan 2, 2026 | 2 | $5,245 | $3,672 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Jerry's Inc. | Millsboro, DE | Dec 23, 2025 | 1 | $9,268 | $9,268 | ContestedAbatement due Jan 23, 2026Contested Jan 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ryan Construction Company, Inc. | Suffolk, VA | Dec 18, 2025 | 1 | $5,110 | $5,110 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Fine Line Trim, LLC | Angier, NC | Oct 20, 2025 | 1 | $750 | $750 | Formal settlementAbatement due Oct 24, 2025Contested Oct 30, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Dean Equipment Inc. | Port Arthur, TX | Oct 14, 2025 | 2 | $28,373 | $10,000 | Formal settlementAbatement due Oct 22, 2025Contested Nov 13, 2025 | osha.gov |
| K Post Company | Irving, TX | Oct 9, 2025 | 1 | $14,068 | $7,034 | Informal settlementAbatement due Nov 5, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Pointe Wiregrass, Inc. | Greeneville, TN | Oct 6, 2025 | 1 | $100 | $100 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 20, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Jersey Epoxy, LLC | Butler, NJ | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $2,000 | Formal settlementAbatement due Feb 2, 2026Contested Sep 5, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Oceans Electric of South Florida LLC | Johnson City, TN | Feb 17, 2026 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 18, 2025 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (10 shared inspections)
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (6 shared inspections)
- 1926.102 Eye and Face Protection (6 shared inspections)
- 1926.50 Construction First Aid (4 shared inspections)
- 1910.134 Respiratory Protection (3 shared inspections)
- 1926.21 Construction Safety Training (3 shared inspections)
- 1926.405 Temporary Wiring and Cords (3 shared inspections)
- 1926.1052 Construction Stairways (3 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.152 require?
Flammable liquids used or stored at construction sites must be kept only in approved containers and portable tanks, and stored in limited quantities indoors or in approved storage cabinets and rooms. The section sets rules for outdoor storage, dispensing, bonding and grounding, ventilation, and keeping ignition sources away. It also covers fueling of equipment and service and refueling areas. It applies to contractors who keep fuel or solvents on site.
How often was 1926.152 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.152 (Flammable Liquid Storage) appeared in 29 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 39 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.152 is cited most?
1926.152(e)(4) was the most-cited paragraph, with 13 items.
Which states cite 1926.152 most often?
The most citations under 1926.152 in this period were issued in Virginia, New Jersey, Tennessee.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.152 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $1,750; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $1,008. Totals: $133,389 proposed, $90,900 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.152 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 18% 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.