29 CFR 1926.152 · Colorado · FY2020 to FY2026
Flammable Liquids (Construction) in Colorado: OSHA citations, FY2020 to FY2026
1 citation item under 29 CFR 1926.152 at inspected sites in Colorado, from 1 inspection.
From Oct 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record one citation item under 29 CFR 1926.152 at an inspected site in Colorado, issued in August 2020. All of them fall in FY2020. These counts describe inspected establishments, not the whole industry.
29 CFR 1926.152 citations in Colorado by fiscal year
| Fiscal year (Oct to Sep) | Colorado | All states, DC and territories |
|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 1 | 52 |
| FY2021 | 0 | 55 |
| FY2022 | 0 | 51 |
| FY2023 | 0 | 47 |
| FY2024 | 0 | 71 |
| FY2025 | 0 | 48 |
| FY2026 (to date) | 0 | 39 |
Across the seven years, the data record 363 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.152 in all, the most in FY2024 (71). The 1 in Colorado are 0.3% of them.
The 1 inspection behind the Colorado items
- August 2020 (FY2020): 1 serious item under 1926.152(f)(3), at a site with 1 to 10 employees, classified in NAICS as Building Finishing Contractors, recorded by a federal OSHA office; the inspection opened in July 2020; case closed October 2020.
The headcount is the inspected site's, not the employer's total.
Paragraphs of 29 CFR 1926.152 cited in Colorado
The item cites 1926.152(f)(3). It was classified serious.
“(3) Category 1, 2, or 3 flammable liquids may be used only where there are no open flames or other sources of ignition within 50 feet of the operation, unless conditions warrant greater clearance.”
Who enforced in Colorado
Colorado has no OSHA-approved State Plan, so federal OSHA ordinarily enforces its standards at private workplaces there. The item was recorded by federal OSHA offices. OSHA's list of State Plans.
Colorado against the other states
From FY2020 to FY2026, 44 of the states, DC and territories had one or more items under 29 CFR 1926.152. 28 had more than the 1 of Colorado and 15 had the same number. The most: Virginia 36; Georgia 33; Tennessee 31. Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in Colorado.
Next steps for a Colorado employer
- What the standard says: 29 CFR 1926.152, Flammable Liquids (Construction)
- Free tool: Chemical Compatibility Matrix
- Free tool: Chemical Inventory Template
- Software: HazComFast for construction contractors
Counted by HazComFast from Department of Labor OSHA data extracted Oct 20, 2026, deleted items left out; not a figure OSHA publishes. The Labor Department adds citations with a delay, so FY2026 is still incomplete and the live database can change any count. Method. Not legal advice.