173.301H-HMGP — HM (General Packaging) - Failing to meet cylinder valve protection as required.
FMCSA violation code under Hazardous Materials. 37 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.
Violation Description
HM (General Packaging) - Failing to meet cylinder valve protection as required.
About This Violation Code
Code 173.301H-HMGP falls under the Hazardous Materials BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS).
When this violation is cited during a roadside inspection, it contributes to the carrier's Hazardous Materials BASIC score. Carriers with high BASIC percentiles may be prioritized for FMCSA interventions including warning letters, investigations, or compliance reviews.
Regulatory Reference
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
This violation references 49 CFR 173.301H in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 173.301H-HMGP is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 173.301H-HMGP citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 173.301H-HMGP most often (last 180 days)
Often Cited Together
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
Citation patterns suggest related root causes (e.g., HOS violations paired with logbook errors).
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 31 carriers total • Page 1 of 2
Top Carriers with 173.301H-HMGP Violations
Showing 25 of 31
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SUNTECH GROUP INC | 659646 | 4 |
| #2 | ANTILLES GAS CORPORATION | 183555 | 4 |
| #3 | REGIONAL ERECTORS INC | 1566745 | 1 |
| #4 | CLAY PIPELINE INC | 643890 | 1 |
| #5 | LIGHT GAS CORPORATION | 424337 | 1 |
| #6 | DICKINSON FLEET SERVICES LLC | 679784 | 1 |
| #7 | LIFT POWER INC | 590353 | 1 |
| #8 | J MARCHINI & SON INC | 2810771 | 1 |
| #9 | TORGERSON'S LLC | 1023435 | 1 |
| #10 | BREAK N GROUND LLC | 2584364 | 1 |
| #11 | M K S DODSON | 1179690 | 1 |
| #12 | ALLSTATE SALES AND LEASING CORP | 170299 | 1 |
| #13 | PABLO DAVID TAPIA POLA | 4053644 | 1 |
| #14 | TRIPLE H SPECIALTY COMPANY INC | 2918692 | 1 |
| #15 | DAVID PANELL MORALES | 2418685 | 1 |
| #16 | BLANQUITAS GAS INC | 2496987 | 1 |
| #17 | DORADO GAS INC | 2140881 | 1 |
| #18 | GLACIER SIGN AND LIGHTING INC | 1644718 | 1 |
| #19 | CHAGOS GAS | 4384897 | 1 |
| #20 | JASON RAUL CARRION PASTOR | 4058440 | 1 |
| #21 | JOHN SIKKEMA CONSTRUCTION INC | 1829143 | 1 |
| #22 | QUALITY PLUS SERVICES INC | 1850544 | 1 |
| #23 | MICHAEL E RUE | 2644353 | 1 |
| #24 | JORGE SANTIAGO CANCEL | 2329638 | 1 |
| #25 | KRM FLEET LLC | 3517010 | 1 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 173.301H-HMGP was cited • 37 total events • Page 1 of 2
Recent Inspections with 173.301H-HMGP
Showing 25 of 37
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87471854 | PR | Level 5 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87412840 | AK | Level 2 | No |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 86902916 | FL | Level 1 | No |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 86856152 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 86855952 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 86849073 | FL | Level 1 | No |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 86639867 | VI | Level 1 | No |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 86579857 | VI | Level 1 | No |
| Nov 23, 2025 | 86425893 | GA | Level 1 | No |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 86347877 | PR | Level 2 | No |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 86291981 | FL | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 86112455 | MN | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 6, 2025 | 85966968 | KY | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 85626039 | CT | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 85647226 | VI | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 85592880 | VI | Level 1 | No |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 84867233 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| May 21, 2025 | 84849805 | VI | Level 1 | No |
| May 15, 2025 | 84736342 | GA | Level 2 | No |
| May 14, 2025 | 84736813 | GA | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 84388841 | PR | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 84010537 | GA | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 83964244 | PR | Level 1 | No |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 83962995 | PR | Level 1 | No |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 83420989 | PR | Level 1 | No |