1910.252 Welding & Cutting General: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
The general welding, cutting, and brazing rule focuses on fire prevention and worker protection. Hot work should be moved to a safe location or combustibles removed or shielded, fire watches posted where significant combustibles remain, and management must authorize cutting and welding in areas not designed for it, often through a hot work permit. Welders and nearby workers need eye, face, and body protection, and ventilation or respiratory protection is required to control fumes and gases, especially from toxic metals and coatings.
What the standard requires
- Remove or protect combustibles before welding or cutting
- Post fire watches where combustible materials are nearby
- Authorize hot work in areas not designed for it
- Provide eye, face, and body protection for welders and helpers
- Ventilate welding areas to control fumes and gases
Hazards it addresses
- Fires ignited by sparks and slag
- Inhalation of metal fumes and toxic gases
- Eye injuries and burns
Cited in metal fabrication, maintenance shops, shipyard support, and manufacturing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) | Eye protection for welding operations | 79 | 79 | $2,500 |
| 1910.252(b)(3) | 15 | 15 | $2,838 | |
| 1910.252(a)(3)(i) | Fire prevention and protection during welding and cutting | 10 | 10 | $1,508 |
| 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C) | Fire prevention and protection during welding and cutting | 9 | 9 | $4,965 |
| 1910.252(a)(2)(vii) | Fire prevention and protection during welding and cutting | 9 | 9 | $1,822 |
| 1910.252(c)(6)(ii) | Health protection and ventilation | 7 | 7 | $0 |
| 1910.252(b)(2)(i)(A) | Eye protection for welding operations | 6 | 6 | $6,862 |
| 1910.252(c)(1)(iv) | Health protection and ventilation | 6 | 6 | $0 |
| 1910.252(a)(2)(iv) | Fire prevention and protection during welding and cutting | 5 | 5 | $4,965 |
| 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii)(C) | Fire prevention and protection during welding and cutting | 5 | 5 | $2,838 |
| 1910.252(a)(1)(i) | Fire prevention and protection during welding and cutting | 4 | 4 | $2,482 |
| 1910.252(c)(2)(i) | Health protection and ventilation | 4 | 4 | $2,908 |
| 1910.252(a)(2)(iii)(B) | Fire prevention and protection during welding and cutting | 3 | 3 | $5,674 |
| 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii)(D) | Fire prevention and protection during welding and cutting | 3 | 3 | $3,972 |
| 1910.252(a)(3)(ii) | Fire prevention and protection during welding and cutting | 3 | 3 | $0 |
Penalties
Across 192 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $769,829 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $581,713, 24% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 80%; Other-than-serious 19%; Repeat 1%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | 11 | $53,985 | $30,271 |
| New York | 9 | 14 | $63,299 | $55,026 |
| Texas | 9 | 18 | $83,130 | $53,107 |
| Virginia | 9 | 12 | $65,610 | $57,437 |
| Minnesota | 8 | 10 | $12,250 | $8,865 |
| Wisconsin | 8 | 9 | $45,175 | $36,660 |
| Georgia | 6 | 9 | $42,276 | $42,276 |
| Kentucky | 6 | 7 | $65,700 | $59,540 |
| North Carolina | 6 | 6 | $12,350 | $10,780 |
| New Mexico | 6 | 9 | $48,998 | $36,692 |
| Florida | 5 | 8 | $45,112 | $14,914 |
| Maryland | 5 | 5 | $7,650 | $5,470 |
| Michigan | 5 | 7 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| New Jersey | 5 | 6 | $28,750 | $19,393 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | 6 | $17,004 | $14,835 |
| South Carolina | 5 | 5 | $9,650 | $9,650 |
| Tennessee | 5 | 5 | $2,475 | $2,160 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | 4 | $24,591 | $21,470 |
| Oregon | 4 | 5 | $5,185 | $5,185 |
| Colorado | 3 | 3 | $9,391 | $6,213 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 101 inspections
- Other services: 12 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 10 inspections
- Construction: 7 inspections
- Mining, oil & gas: 4 inspections
- Retail trade: 3 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 3 inspections
- Public administration: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marmon Retail Solutions | Wagoner, OK | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $11,823 | OpenAbatement due Sep 28, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Deshazo LLC | Winchester, KY | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Teamco Inc. | Tea, SD | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Contrast Metalworks LLC | Pottstown, PA | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $1,447 | $1,447 | OpenAbatement due Sep 21, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Matcor Metal Fabrication (illinois) Inc. | Morton, IL | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $8,038 | $5,627 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Alloy Welding and Manufacturing Inc. | Saint Paul, MN | Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | $750 | $750 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 10, 2026Contested Aug 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Campbellsville Industries Inc. | Finley, KY | Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | $4,550 | $2,730 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Malach USA, LLP | Valley City, ND | Aug 12, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $2,979 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Superior Joists LLC | Middlesex, NJ | Aug 11, 2026 | 1 | $4,256 | $4,256 | OpenAbatement due Sep 4, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 1, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| PBS Holdings Inc. | Woodburn, OR | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 | $2,186 | $2,186 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Mike Farrells Detroit Wrecker Sales LLC | Detroit, MI | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Global Finishing Solutions, LLC | Osseo, WI | Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $6,753 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Doc Race LLC | Damascus, OR | Aug 3, 2026 | 1 | $1,822 | $1,822 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Labrie Parts Corp. | La Fayette, GA | Aug 3, 2026 | 2 | $16,550 | $16,550 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Saajan General Construction Inc. | Brooklyn, NY | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $3,476 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Basor Electric, Inc. | Sparta, IL | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $6,753 | $4,727 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| R & R Fabrication Enterprises, LLC | Prince Frederick, MD | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Smalley Manufacturing Company, Incorporated | Knoxville, TN | Jul 23, 2026 | 1 | $1,050 | $840 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Metal Components LLC | Grand Rapids, MI | Jul 22, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kat Industries, Inc. | Oklahoma City, OK | Jul 21, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $2,979 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Lauren Samuels Construction, Inc. | Crockett, TX | Jul 20, 2026 | 2 | $9,930 | $9,930 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Astec Industries, Inc. | Rossville, GA | Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Darin's Body Shop | Houston, MO | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Southwestern Hollow Metal Company | Raton, NM | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $11,901 | $8,331 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Southwestern Hollow Metal Company | Raton, NM | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Aug 12, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 7, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Ponca Iron & Metal, Inc. | Ponca City, OK | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $1,703 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| A&E Metal | Ponca City, OK | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Felling Trailers Inc. | Litchfield, MN | Jul 16, 2026 | 2 | $4,900 | $2,940 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Greylawn Foods, Inc. | Cranston, RI | Jul 10, 2026 | 2 | $3,547 | $2,483 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Summit Trailers, LLC | Schuylkill Haven, PA | Jul 8, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $2,388 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Tru MFG. Corp. | Norwood, NJ | Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | $2,837 | $2,837 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 28, 2026Contested Jul 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Benemy Welding & Fabrication, Inc. | Phelps, NY | Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $1,362 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Jetobra of Burlington, LLC | Burlington, VT | Jun 26, 2026 | 2 | $16,550 | $10,758 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| APX Enclosures, Incorporated | Greencastle, PA | Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Leon's Welding & Fabrication LLC | Hays, KS | Jun 25, 2026 | 1 | $2,128 | $1,277 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Biomass Engineering and Equipment LLC | Greenville, KY | Jun 22, 2026 | 1 | $4,900 | $2,940 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Champion Home Builders Inc. | Sangerfield, NY | Jun 18, 2026 | 2 | $1,594 | $1,594 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 16, 2026Contested Jul 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Norlen, Inc. | Schofield, WI | Jun 11, 2026 | 1 | $1,016 | $1,016 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Merz Metal and Machine Corporation | Buffalo, NY | Jun 4, 2026 | 1 | $3,165 | $3,165 | ContestedContested Jul 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Eagle Transmission and Auto Repair of Parker | Parker, CO | Jun 4, 2026 | 1 | $1,447 | $1,447 | Final order | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (55 shared inspections)
- 1910.134 Respiratory Protection (48 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (28 shared inspections)
- 1910.212 Machine Guarding (27 shared inspections)
- 1910.303 Electrical General (20 shared inspections)
- 1910.178 Forklifts (18 shared inspections)
- 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout (18 shared inspections)
- 1910.157 Fire Extinguishers (16 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.252 require?
The general welding, cutting, and brazing rule focuses on fire prevention and worker protection. Hot work should be moved to a safe location or combustibles removed or shielded, fire watches posted where significant combustibles remain, and management must authorize cutting and welding in areas not designed for it, often through a hot work permit. Welders and nearby workers need eye, face, and body protection, and ventilation or respiratory protection is required to control fumes and gases, especially from toxic metals and coatings.
How often was 1910.252 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.252 (Welding & Cutting General) appeared in 150 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 192 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.252 is cited most?
1910.252(b)(2)(iii) was the most-cited paragraph, with 79 items: Eye protection for welding operations
Which states cite 1910.252 most often?
The most citations under 1910.252 in this period were issued in Illinois, New York, Texas.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.252 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $2,775; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $2,000. Totals: $769,829 proposed, $581,713 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.252 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 17% 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.