1910.252(c)(6): Welding with Zinc
Welding or cutting on zinc-bearing metals or zinc-coated materials must be done in accordance with paragraph (c)(4) of 1910.252 in confined spaces and paragraph (c)(3) indoors.
Key takeaways
- 1910.252(c)(6) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart Q).
- OSHA cited it 13 times in the last 3 years, in 13 inspections, with $18,078 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MN (3), MI (3), IL (1).
- Related part: 1910.252(c) Health protection and ventilation (72 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.252(c)(6) ("Zinc") is one requirement inside 1910.252 General requirements, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart Q). It includes 2 sub-paragraphs. The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(6) Zinc — 13 citations
(i) Confined spaces. In confined spaces welding or cutting involving zinc-bearing base or filler metals or metals coated with zinc-bearing materials shall be done in accordance with paragraph (c)(4) of this section.
(ii) Indoors. Indoors, welding or cutting involving zinc-bearing base or filler metals coated with zinc-bearing materials shall be done in accordance with paragraph (c)(3) of this section. Open (c)(6)(ii) 13 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.252.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: MN (3), MI (3), IL (1), PA (1), NM (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS, LLC | OSSEO, WI | $6,753 |
| ACS MANUFACTURING, INC. | CLEARFIELD, UT | $2,940 |
| SECURITY DOOR & HARDWARE CO. | URBANA, IL | $2,581 |
| RICHARD R PUCCI & ASSOCIATES | WARMINSTER, PA | $1,929 |
| 108283 - NORTHLAND CONSTRUCTION - FENCE LLC | ANOKA, MN | $1,600 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.252(c)(6).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.252(c) Health protection and ventilation 72 citations
- 1910.252(c)(1) General 33 citations
- 1910.252(c)(1)(iv) Hazard communication 25 citations
- 1910.252(c)(2) Ventilation for general welding and cutting 17 citations
- 1910.252(c)(2)(i) General 14 citations
- 1910.252(c)(6)(ii) Indoors 13 citations
- 1910.252(c)(4) Ventilation in confined spaces 4 citations
- 1910.252(c)(11)(i) Manufacturer's instructions 3 citations
- 1910.252(c)(11) Cleaning compounds 3 citations
- 1910.252(c)(10) Mercury
- 1910.252(c)(9) Cadmium
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Frequently asked questions
What rule applies to zinc welding in confined spaces?
It must be done in accordance with paragraph (c)(4) of 1910.252.
What rule applies to zinc welding indoors?
It must be done in accordance with paragraph (c)(3) of 1910.252.
What materials are covered?
Zinc-bearing base or filler metals or metals coated with zinc-bearing materials.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.252 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-24
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.