1910.253(e)(6)(ii): Who Repairs Gas Regulators
When regulators or regulator parts, including gages, need repair, the work must be done by skilled mechanics who have been properly instructed.
Key takeaways
- 1910.253(e)(6)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart Q).
- OSHA cited it 19 times in the last 3 years, in 19 inspections, with $2,206 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (16), IA (1), AK (1).
- Related part: 1910.253(e) Protective equipment, hose, and regulators (54 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(6)(ii) is one requirement inside 1910.253 Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart Q). 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
(ii) When regulators or parts of regulators, including gages, need repair, the work shall be performed by skilled mechanics who have been properly instructed. 19 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.253.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: TN (16), IA (1), AK (1), ME (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| FAST TIRE | ANKENY, IA | $837 |
| PRECISION CASTINGS OF TENNESSEE, INC. | GALLATIN, TN | $800 |
| UNITED STATES SEAFOODS LLC | DUTCH HARBOR, AK | $569 |
| ERWIN - PUBLIC WORKS | ERWIN, TN | $0 |
| MEIGS COUNTY - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT | DECATUR, TN | $0 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.253(e)(6)(ii), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.253(e)(6)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.253(e) Protective equipment, hose, and regulators 54 citations
- 1910.253(e)(3)(ii) 25 citations
- 1910.253(e)(3) Piping protective equipment 25 citations
- 1910.253(e)(3)(ii)(C) 24 citations
- 1910.253(e)(6) Pressure-reducing regulators 20 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who may repair a gas regulator?
Skilled mechanics who have been properly instructed.
Does this include gages?
Yes. It covers regulators or parts of regulators, including gages.
Can a welder repair their own regulator?
Only if they are a skilled mechanic who has been properly instructed.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.253 (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 2026-10-25
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.