CSA 2010 Improper Loading Cargo and Hazmat Securement Violation Severity Chart

171.2(a)

Failure to comply with HM regulations

HM Other

2

Y

171.2(b)

Failure to comply with the requirements for HM transportation (including labeling and handling)

HM Other

2

Y

171.2(c)

Representing a package./container for HM not meeting specs

Markings - HM

5

N

171.2(d)

Accepting HM without registering with PHMSA

Documentation - HM

3

Y

171.2(f)

Transporting HM not in accordance with this part

Fraudulent Behavior

5

Y

171.2(g)

Cargo tank does not comply with HM Regulations

Fraudulent Behavior

5

N

171.2(k)

Representing vehicle with HM, none present

Fraudulent Behavior

5

Y

172.301(a)(1)

No proper shipping name and/or ID# marking on non-bulk

Markings - HM

5

N

172.301(a)(3)

No ID number on side/ends of non-bulk package — large quantity of single HM

Markings - HM

5

N

172.301(b)

No technical name on non-bulk

Documentation - HM

3

N

172.301(c)

No special permit number on non-bulk package

Documentation - HM

3

N

172.304(a)(1)

Package marking not durable, English, or print

Markings - HM

5

N

172.304(a)(2)

Marking not on sharply contrasting color

Markings - HM

5

N

172.304(a)(3)

Marking obscured by label or attachments

Markings - HM

5

N

172.304(a)(4)

Marking not away from other marking

Markings - HM

5

N

172.310(a)

No gross weight on radioactive materials package greater than 50 KG

Markings - HM

5

N

172.310(b)

Radioactive materials package not marked "Type A or B"

Markings - HM

5

N

172.312(a)

No package orientation arrows

Cargo Protection - HM

4

N

172.312(a)(2)

No package orientation arrows

Cargo Protection - HM

4

N

172.312(b)

Prohibited use of orientation arrows

Cargo Protection - HM

4

N

172.313(a)

No "inhalation hazard" on package

Markings - HM

5

N

172.313(b)

No "poison" on non-bulk plastic package

Markings - HM

5

N

172.316(a)

--Other regulated material non-bulk package not marked

Markings - HM

5

N

172.320(a)

Class 1 package not marked with ex-number

Markings - HM

5

N

172.322(b)

No marine pollutant marking on bulk packaging

Markings - HM

5

N

172.324

Non-bulk hazardous substance not marked

Markings - HM

5

N

172.325(a)

Elevated temperature not marked "Hot"

Markings - HM

5

N

172.325(b)

Improperly marked molten aluminum/sulphur

Markings - HM

5

N

172.328(b)

Cargo tank not marked for class 2

Markings - HM

5

N

172.328(c)

No quenched and tempered steel (QT)/other than quenched and tempered steel (NQT) marked on cargo tank (MC 330/331)

Markings - HM

5

N

172.328(d)

Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device

Markings - HM

5

N

172.330(a)(2)

Tank car tank (non cylinder) not marked as required

Markings - HM

5

N

172.330(b)

Motor vehicle with tank not marked

Markings - HM

5

N

172.332

Required ID markings displayed

Markings - HM

5

N

172.334

Prohibited ID number marking

Markings - HM

5

N

172.334(a)

ID # displayed on Class 7/Class 1/Dangerous or Subsidiary placard

Markings - HM

5

N

172.336(b)

ID numbers not properly displayed

Markings - HM

5

N

172.336(c)(1)

Failing to display ID numbers on compartment cargo tank in sequence

Markings - HM

5

N

172.338

Carrier failed to replace missing ID number

Markings - HM

5

N

172.400(a)

Package/containment not labeled as required

Markings - HM

5

Y

172.401

Prohibited labeling

Markings - HM

5

N

172.402(a)

No label for subsidiary hazard

Markings - HM

5

N

172.402(b)

Display of class number on label

Markings - HM

5

N

172.402(d)

Subsidiary labeling for radioactive materials

Markings - HM

5

N

172.402(e)

Subsidiary labeling for class 1(explosive) materials

Markings - HM

5

N N

172.403(g)(2)

Class 7 label – no activity/activity not in SI units

Markings - HM

5

N

172.404(a)

Mixed package not properly labeled

Markings - HM

5

N

172.404(b)

Failed to properly label consolidated package

Markings - HM

5

N

172.406(a)(1)

Label placement not as required

Markings - HM

5

N

172.406(c)

Multiple label placement not as required

Markings - HM

5

N

172.406(d)

Label not on contrasting background or no border

Markings - HM

5

N

172.406(e)

Failed to display duplicate label as required

Markings - HM

5

N

172.406(f)

Label obscured by marking or attachment

Markings - HM

5

N

172.504(a)

Vehicle not placarded as required

Markings - HM

5

Y

172.506(a)(1)

Placards not affixed to vehicle

Markings - HM

5

Y

172.516(a)

Placard not visible from direction it faces

Markings - HM

5

Y

172.516(c)(1)

Placard not securely affixed or attached

Markings - HM

5

Y

172.516(c)(2)

Placard not clear of appurtenance

Markings - HM

5

Y

172.516(c)(4)

Placard improper location

Markings - HM

5

Y

172.516(c)(5)

Placard not reading horizontally

Markings - HM

5

Y

172.516(c)(6)

Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured

Markings - HM

5

Y

172.516(c)(7)

Placard not on contrasting background or border

Markings - HM

5

Y

172.600(c)

Emergency Response (ER) information not available

Documentation - HM

3

Y

173.25(c)

Failure to label and package poison properly, when transported with edible material

Markings - HM

5

Y

173.29(a)

Empty package improper transportation

Cargo Protection - HM

4

N

173.30

Loading/ unloading transport vehicles

Cargo Protection - HM

4

Y

173.33(a)

Cargo tank general requirements

Cargo Protection - HM

4

Y

173.33(b)

HM in cargo tank which had dangerous reaction with cargo tank

Cargo Protection - HM

4

Y

173.33(c)(2)

Cargo tank not marked with design or maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP)

Cargo Protection - HM

1

N

173.35(a)

Intermediate bulk container requirements

Package Integrity - HM

8

Y

173.35(f)(2)

InIntermediate bulk container (IBC) not secured to or within vehicle

Load Securement

10

Y

173.54

Forbidden explosives, offering or transporting

Fire Hazard - HM

6

N

173.315(j)(3)

Residential gas tank not secure in transport

Fire Hazard - HM

6

Y

173.315(j)(4)

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage tank overfilled for transport

Fire Hazard - HM

6

N

173.421(a)

Transporting limited quantity—radioactive material exceeds 0.5 millirem/hour

Cargo Protection - HM span>

4

N N

173.441(a)

Exceeding radiation level limitations allowed for transport

Cargo Protection - HM

4

N

177.801

Accepting/transporting HM not prepared properly

HM Other

2

Y

177.817(a)

No shipping papers (carrier)

Documentation - HM

3

Y

177.817(b)

Shipper certification missing (when required)

Documentation - HM

3

N

177.817(e)

Shipping paper accessibility

Documentation - HM

3

Y

177.823(a)

No placards/markings when required

Markings - HM

5

N

177.834(a)

Package not secure in vehicle

Load Securement

10

Y

177.834(c)

Smoking while loading or unloading

Fire Hazard - HM

6

Y

177.834(f)

Using a tool likely to cause damage to the closure of any package or container

Load Securement

10

Y

177.834(i)

Attendance of cargo tank— (load or unload)

Cargo Protection - HM

4

Y

177.834(j)

Manholes and valves not closed or leak free

Cargo Protection - HM

4

Y

177.834(m)(1)

Securing specification 106a or 110a tanks

Cargo Protection - HM

4

N

177.834(n)

Improper loading—specification 56, 57, IM101 and IM102

Fire Hazard - HM

6

N

177.835(a)

Loading/Unloading Class 1 with engine running

Fire Hazard - HM

6

Y

177.835(c)

Transporting Class 1 in combination vehicles

Fire Hazard - HM

6

N

177.840

Improper transport of class 2

Fire Hazard - HM

6

Y

177.840(g)

Discharge valve not closed in transit class 2

Cargo Protection - HM

4

Y

177.840(o)

Fail to test off-truck remote shutoff device

Cargo Protection - HM

4

Y

177.840(s)

Fail to possess remote shutoff when unloading

Cargo Protection - HM

4

Y

177.841(e)

Poison label loaded with foodstuffs

HM Other

2

Y

177.842(a)

Total transport index exceeds 50— non-exclusive use

HM Other

2

N

177.842(b)

Distance from package to person—radioactive material

HM Other

2

N

177.842(d)

Blocking and bracing of radioactive material packages

HM Other

2

Y

177.848(d)

Prohibited load/transport/storage combination

Fire Hazard - HM

6

N

177.848(f)

Class 1 load separation or segregation

HM Other

2

N

17178.245-4

DOT51 integrity and securement

Package Integrity - HM span>

8

N

178.245-5

DOT51 valve protection

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.245-6(a)

DOT51 name plate Markings - HM

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.245-6(b)

Tank outlets not marked

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

17178.251-4

DOT 56/57 integrity and securement

Package Integrity - HM span>

8

N

178.251-7(b)

DOT 56/57 spec Markings - HM

Package Integrity - HM

8

N N

178.270-11(d)(1)

IM101/102 pressure relief

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.270-4

Structural integrity

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.270-6

IM 101/102 frames

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.270-8

IM101/102 valve protection

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.270-9

IM101/102 manholes

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.270-14

IM101/102 spec plate

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.336-9(a)

Safety relief devices MC330

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.336-9(c)

Marking of inlets/outlets MC330

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.336-10

Protecting of fittings MC330

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.336-13

Anchoring of tank MC330

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.336-17

Metal ID plate marking MC330

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.336-17(a)

Certification plate MC330

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.337-8(a)

Outlets general requirements MC331

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.337-8(a)(2)

Outlets MC331

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.337-8(a)(3)

Internal or back flow valve MC331

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.337-8(a)(4)(i)

Remote closure device greater than 3500 gallons MC331

Package Integrity - HM

8

Y

178.337-8(a)(4)(ii)

Remote closure device less than 3500 gallons MC331

Package Integrity - HM

8

Y

178.337-10(d)

Rear end protection MC331

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.337-11(b)

Shut off valves MC331

Package Integrity - HM

8

Y

178.337-13

MC331 supports and anchoring

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.337-17(a)

Metal ID plate missing MC331

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.338-6

Manhole MC338

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.338-8

Pressure relief devices MC338

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.338-10(a)

Protection of fittings MC338

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.338-10(c)

Rear end protection MC338

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.338-11(b)

Manual shutoff valve MC338

Package Integrity - HM

8

Y

178.338-12

Shear section MC338

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.338-13

Supports and anchoring MC338

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.338-18(a)

Name plate/Specification plate missing MC338

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.338-18(b)

Specification plate missing MC338

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.340-6

MC306/307/312 supports and anchoring

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.340-7(a)

MC306/307/312 ring stiffeners

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.340-7(c)

MC306/307/312 double bulkhead drain

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.340-7(d)(2)

MC306/307/312 ring stiffener drain hole

Package Integrity - HM

8

N N

178.340-8(c)

MC306/307/312 overturn protection

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.340-8(d)

MC306/307/312 piping protection

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.340-8(d)(1)

MC306/307/312 piping protection

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.340-8(d)(2)

MC306/307/312 minimum road clearance

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.340-10(b)

MC306/307/312 metal certification plate missing

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.341-3(a)

MC306 no manhole closure

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.341-4

MC306 venting

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.341-4(d)(1)

MC306 inadequate emergency venting

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.341-4(d)(2)

MC306 pressure activated vents

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.341-4(d)(3)

MC306 no fusible venting

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.341-5(a)

MC306 internal valves

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.341-5(a)(1)

MC306 heat actuated safety

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.341-5(a)(2)

MC306 remote control shutoff

Package Integrity - HM

8

Y

178.342-3

MC307 manhole closure

Package Integrity - HM

8

Y

178.342-4

MC307 venting

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.342-4(b)

Inadequate venting capacity

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.342-5(a)

MC307 internal valve

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.343-3

Manhole closure MC312

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.343-4

Venting MC312 (show calculations)

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.343-5(a)

MC312 top outlet and valve

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.343-5(b)(1)

MC312 bottom valve/piping protection

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.345-1(i)(2)

DOT 406, 407, 412 Obstructed double bulkhead drain/vent

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.345-5(d)

DOT406/407/412 manhole securement

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.345-6

DOT406/407/412 supports and anchoring

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.345-7(d)(4)

DOT406/407/412 ring stiffener drain

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.345-8(a)

DOT406/407/412 accident protection

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.345-8(a)(5)

DOT406/407/412 minimum road clearance

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.345-8(b)

DOT406/407/412 bottom damage protection

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.345-8(c)

DOT406/407/412 rollover damage protection

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.345-8(d)

DOT406/407/412 rear end protection

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.345-10

DOT406/407/412 pressure relief

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.345-11(b)

DOT406/407/412 tank valves

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.345-11(b)(1)

DOT406/407/412 remote control

Package Integrity - HM

8

Y

178.345-11(b)(1)(i)

DOT406/407/412 remote control

Package Integrity - HM

8

Y Y

178.703(a)

Intermediate bulk container (IBC) manufacturer Markings - HM

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.703(b)

Intermediate bulk container additional Markings - HM

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

178.704(e)

Intermediate bulk container bottom discharge valve protection

Package Integrity - HM

8

N

180.205(c)

Periodic re-qualification of cylinders

Package Testing - HM

7

N

180.213(d)

Re-qualification Markings - HM

Package Testing - HM

7

N

180.352(b)

Intermediate bulk container retest or inspection

Package Testing - HM

7

N

180.405(b)

Cargo tank specifications

Package Testing - HM

7

N

180.405(j)

Certification withdrawal (failed to remove/cover/obliterate spec plate)

Package Testing - HM

7

N

180.407(a)(1)

Cargo tank periodic test and inspection

Package Testing - HM

7

N

180.407(c)

Failing to periodically test and inspect cargo tank

Package Testing - HM

7

N

180.415(b)

Cargo tank test or inspection Markings - HM

Package Testing - HM

7

N

180.605(k)

Test date marking

Package Testing - HM

7

N

385.403

No HM Safety Permit

Documentation - HM

3

Y

392.9

Failing to secure load

Load Securement

10

Y

392.9(a)

Failing to secure load

Load Securement

10

Y

392.62(c)(1)

Bus — baggage/freight restricts driver operation

Load Securement

10

Y

392.62(c)(2)

Bus — Exit(s) obstructed by baggage/freight

Load Securement

10

Y

392.62(c)(3)

Passengers not protected from falling baggage

Load Securement

10

Y

392.63

Pushing/towing a loaded bus

Load Securement

10

Y

393.87

Warning flag required on projecting load

Warning Flags

4

Y

393.87(a)

Warning flag required on projecting load

Warning Flags

4

Y

393.87(b)

Improper warning flag placement

Warning Flags

4

Y

393.100

Failure to prevent cargo shifting

Load Securement

10

Y

393.100(a)

Failure to prevent cargo shifting

Load Securement

10

Y

393.100(b)

Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo

Load Securement

10

Y

393.100(c)

FaFailure to prevent cargo shifting

Load Securement

10

Y

393.102(a)

Improper securement system (tiedown assemblies)

Load Securement

10

Y

393.102(a)(1)

Insufficient means to prevent forward movement

Load Securement

10

Y

393.102(a)(3)

Insufficient means to prevent lateral movement

Load Securement

10

Y

393.102(a)(2)

Tiedown assembly with inadequate working load limit

Load Securement

10 span>

Y

393.102(b)

InInsufficient means to prevent vertical movement

Load Securement

10 span>

Y Y

393.104(c)

Damaged vehicle structures/anchor points

Load Securement

10

Y

393.104(d)

Damaged Dunnage/bars/blocking-bracing

Load Securement

10

Y

393.104(f)(1)

Knotted tiedown

Load Securement

10

Y

393.104(f)(2)

Use of tiedown with improper repair.

Load Securement

10

Y

393.104(f)(3)

Loose/unfastened tiedown.

Load Securement

10

Y

393.104(f)(4)

No edge protection for tiedowns

Load Securement

10

Y

393.104F4R

No edge protection for tiedowns

Load Securement

10

Y

393.105(f)(5)

No edge protection for tiedowns

Load Securement

10

Y

393.106(a)

No/improper front end structure/headerboard

Load Securement

10

Y

393.106(b)

Cargo not immobilized or secured

Load Securement

10

Y

393.106(c)(1)

No means to prevent cargo from rolling

Load Securement

10

Y

393.106(c)(2)

Cargo without direct contact/prevention from shifting

Load Securement

10

Y

393.106(d)

Insufficient aggregate working load limit

Load Securement

10

Y

393.110

Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements (

Load Securement

10

Y

393.110(b)

Insufficient tiedowns; without headerboard/blocking

Load Securement

10

Y

393.114

No/improper front end structure

Load Securement

10

Y

393.114(b)(1)

Insufficient height for front-end structure

Load Securement

10

Y

393.114(b)(2)

Insufficient width for front-end structure

Load Securement

10

Y

393.114(d)

Front-end structure with large opening(s)

Load Securement

10

Y

393.116

No/improper securement of logs

Load Securement

10

Y

393.116(d)(1)

Short; over 1/3 length past structure

Load Securement

10

Y

393.116(d)(2)

Short, insufficient/no tiedowns

Load Securement

10

Y

393.116(d)(3)

Short, tiedowns improperly positioned

Load Securement

10

Y

393.116(d)(4)

Short, no center stakes/high log not secured

Load Securement

10

Y

39393.116(e)

Short, length; improper securement

Load Securement

10

Y

393.118

No/improper lumber/building materials. securement

Load Securement

10 span>

Y

393.118(b)

Improper placement of bundles

Load Securement

10

Y

393.118(d)

Insufficient protection against lateral movement

Load Securement

10

Y

393.118(d)(3)

Insufficient/improper arrangement of tiedowns

Load Securement

10

Y

393.120

No/improper securement of metal coils

Load Securement

10

Y Y

393.120(c)(2)

X-pattern on coil(s) with eyes crosswise

Load Securement

10

Y

393.120(d)(1)

Coil with eye lengthwise—improper securement

Load Securement

10

Y

393.120(d)(4)

Coils, rows, eyes length—improper securement.

Load Securement

10

Y

393.120(e)

No protection against shifting/tipping

Load Securement

10

Y

393.122

No/improper securement of paper rolls

Load Securement

10

Y

393.122(b)

Rolls vertical—improper securement

Load Securement

10

Y

393.122(c)

Rolls vertical /split—improper securement

Load Securement

10

Y

393.122(d)

Rolls vertical /stacked—improper securement

Load Securement

10

Y

393.122(e)

Rolls crosswise—improper securement

Load Securement

10

Y

393.122(f)

Rolls crosswise/stacked load—improperly secured

Load Securement

10

Y

393.122(g)

Rolls length—improper securement

Load Securement

10

Y

393.122(h)

Rolls lengthwise/stacked—improper securement

Load Securement

10

Y

393.122(i)

Improper securement—rolls on flatbed/curb-side

Load Securement

10

Y

393.124

No/improper securement of concrete pipe

Load Securement

10

Y

393.124(b)

Insufficient working load limit—concrete pipes

Load Securement

10

Y

393.124(f)

Improper securement, greater than 45 inch diameter

Load Securement

10

Y

393.126

Fail to ensure intermodal container secured

Load Securement

10

Y

393.126(b)

Damaged/missing tiedown/securement device

Load Securement

10

Y

393.126(c)(1)

Lower corners not on vehicle/structure

Load Securement

10

Y

393.126(c)(2)

All corners of chassis not secured

Load Securement

10

Y

393.126(c)(3)

Front and rear not secured independently

Load Securement

10

Y

393.126(d)(1)

Empty container not properly positioned

Load Securement

10

Y

393.126(d)(2)

Empty container, more than 5 foot overhang

Load Securement

10

Y

393.126(d)(4)

EmEmpty container—not properly secured

Load Securement

10

Y

393.128

No/improper securement of vehicles

Load Securement

10

Y

393.128(b)(1)

Vehicle not secured—front and rear

Load Securement

10

Y

393.128(b)(2)

Tiedown(s) not affixed to mounting points.

Load Securement

10

Y

393.128(b)(3)

Tiedown(s) not over/around wheels.

Load Securement

10

Y

393.130

No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement

Load Securement

10

Y

393.130(b)

Item not properly prepared for transport

Load Securement

10 span>

Y Y

393.132(c)

Insufficient tiedowns per stack cars

Load Securement

10

Y

393.132(c)(5)

Insufficient means to retain loose parts

Load Securement

10

Y

393.134

No/improper securement of roll/hook container

Load Securement

10

Y

393.134(b)(1)

No blocking against forward movement

Load Securement

10

Y

393.134(b)(2)

Container not secured to front of vehicle

Load Securement

10

Y

393.134(b)(3)

Rear of container not properly secured

Load Securement

10

Y

393.136

No/improper securement of large boulders

Load Securement

10

Y

393.136(b)

Improper placement/positioning for boulder

Load Securement

10

Y

393.136(c)(1)

Boulder not secured with chain

Load Securement

10

Y

393.136(d)

Improper securement—cubic boulder

Load Securement

10

Y

393.136(e)

Improper securement—non-cubic boulder with base

Load Securement

10

Y

393.136(f)

Improper securement—non-cubic boulder without base

Load Securement

10

Y

397.1(a)

Driver/carrier must obey part 397

HM Other

2

Y

397.1(b)

Failing to require employees to know/obey part 397

HM Other

2

Y

397.2

Must comply with rules in parts 390-397—transporting HM

HM Other

2

Y

397.19

No instructions/documents when transporting Division 1.1/1.2/1.3 (explosive) materials

Documentation - HM

3

Y

397.19(c)

Required documents not in possession—explosive materials

Documentation - HM

3

Y

397.67

HM vehicle routing violation (non-radioactive materials)

HM Route

1

Y