OAR 437-002-2101 · Oregon · FY2020 to FY2026
Compressed Gases in Oregon: OSHA citations under OAR 437-002-2101, FY2020 to FY2026
130 citation items at inspected sites in Oregon, from 130 inspections.
From Oct 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 130 citation items under OAR 437-002-2101 at inspected sites in Oregon, from 130 inspections, issued between October 2019 and September 2026. They fall in FY2020, FY2021, FY2022, FY2023, FY2024, FY2025 and FY2026. 29 of the 130 cases have no close date in the data yet. These counts describe inspected establishments, not the whole industry.
The Oregon State Plan office uses both kinds of number: in FY2025 and FY2026, 6,654 of the 10,944 items it recorded (61%) carry an OAR number and the others a 29 CFR number. For compressed gases, Oregon's own text is OAR 437-002-2101, so this page counts the items under it. No item in the data carries 29 CFR 1910.101 in Oregon.
What Oregon's own rule says about compressed gases
Oregon prints this rule in Division 2, Subdivision H, Hazardous materials. The sentences below are copied word for word from the text published by Oregon OSHA, read on Oct 21, 2026.
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“The handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks must be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1 2008, 11th Edition, Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers.”
Read OAR 437-002-2101 on osha.oregon.gov (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
“Oregon OSHA repealed 1910.101 with Admin. Order 6-2014, f. 10/28/2014, ef. 5/1/2015. In Oregon, OAR 437-002-2101 applies.”
The federal text on the same subject is 29 CFR 1910.101.
Citations on compressed gases in Oregon by fiscal year
| Fiscal year (Oct to Sep) | Under OAR 437-002-2101 |
|---|---|
| FY2020 | 13 |
| FY2021 | 2 |
| FY2022 | 13 |
| FY2023 | 25 |
| FY2024 | 25 |
| FY2025 | 35 |
| FY2026 (to date) | 17 |
The most items fall in FY2025 (35). OAR 437-002-2101(2) is the paragraph cited most: 129 of the 130 items under OAR 437-002-2101 (99%).
Oregon sections cited for compressed gases
| Section | Title | Items | Paragraphs cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAR 437-002-2101 (official text, opens in a new tab) | Compressed Gases (General Requirements) | 130 | (2): 129; (1): 1 |
Of the 130 citation items, the data classify 1 repeat item, 80 serious items and 49 other-than-serious items.
The 130 inspections behind the Oregon items
45% of the 130 inspections with a recorded headcount were at sites with 1 to 10 employees. The headcount is the inspected site's, not the employer's total.
| 1 to 10 | 58 |
| 11 to 25 | 34 |
| 26 to 100 | 29 |
| 101 to 250 | 7 |
| 251 to 1,000 | 2 |
| Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing | 14 |
| Beverage Manufacturing | 12 |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | 11 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 9 |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | 7 |
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3 |
The 12 most recent inspections
| Issued | Items | Paragraphs | Employees at the site | Industry (NAICS) | Office | Case closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 1 serious item | OAR 437-002-2101(2) | 26 to 100 | Building Equipment Contractors | State Plan | Not yet |
| August 2026 | 1 other-than-serious item | OAR 437-002-2101(2) | 11 to 25 | Building Equipment Contractors | State Plan | Not yet |
| August 2026 | 1 other-than-serious item | OAR 437-002-2101(2) | 11 to 25 | Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing | State Plan | Not yet |
| July 2026 | 1 other-than-serious item | OAR 437-002-2101(2) | 1 to 10 | Other Food Manufacturing | State Plan | Not yet |
| July 2026 | 1 serious item | OAR 437-002-2101(2) | 26 to 100 | Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | State Plan | Not yet |
| July 2026 | 1 other-than-serious item | OAR 437-002-2101(2) | 11 to 25 | Building Equipment Contractors | State Plan | Not yet |
| June 2026 | 1 serious item | OAR 437-002-2101(2) | 11 to 25 | Accommodation and Food Services | State Plan | Not yet |
| June 2026 | 1 other-than-serious item | OAR 437-002-2101(2) | 101 to 250 | Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | State Plan | Not yet |
| April 2026 | 1 other-than-serious item | OAR 437-002-2101(2) | 1 to 10 | Automotive Repair and Maintenance | State Plan | Not yet |
| March 2026 | 1 serious item | OAR 437-002-2101(2) | 1 to 10 | Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | State Plan | Not yet |
| March 2026 | 1 other-than-serious item | OAR 437-002-2101(2) | 26 to 100 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | State Plan | Not yet |
| March 2026 | 1 other-than-serious item | OAR 437-002-2101(2) | 1 to 10 | Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | State Plan | Not yet |
Who enforced in Oregon
Oregon has an OSHA-approved State Plan that ordinarily covers private-sector employers and state and local government workers. All 130 items were recorded by the State Plan's office. OSHA's page on the Oregon State Plan, with its coverage.
Next steps for an Oregon employer
- Federal text of the standard: 29 CFR 1910.101
- Free tool: Chemical Compatibility Matrix
- Free tool: Chemical Inventory Template
- Software: HazComFast EHS software
- Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in Oregon
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. The rule text was read on Oct 21, 2026 in the publication of Oregon OSHA. Method. Not legal advice.