1910.102(a): Handling and Storing Acetylene Cylinders
Employers must make sure the in-plant transfer, handling, storage and use of acetylene in cylinders comply with CGA Pamphlet G-1-2009, "Acetylene," which is incorporated by reference.
Key takeaways
- 1910.102(a) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 27 times in the last 3 years, in 27 inspections, with $37,199 in current penalties.
- Most citations: CT (14), NY (4), NJ (2).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.102(a) ("Cylinders") is one requirement inside 1910.102 Acetylene, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). 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
(a) Cylinders. Employers must ensure that the in-plant transfer, handling, storage, and use of acetylene in cylinders comply with the provisions of CGA Pamphlet G-1-2009 (“Acetylene”) (incorporated by reference, see § 1910.6). 27 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.102.
Export the list: 27 inspections cited 1910.102(a) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: CT (14), NY (4), NJ (2), IN (1), MA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| STEVENS EQUIPMENT SUPPLY | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $12,747 |
| RAPID PALLET INC | JERMYN, PA | $4,500 |
| TOWNSHIP OF EWING - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | EWING, NJ | $4,500 |
| SIEMENS ENERGY, INC. | PAINTED POST, NY | $4,341 |
| LANDIS SEWERAGE AUTHORITY | VINELAND, NJ | $2,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What standard applies to acetylene cylinders?
CGA Pamphlet G-1-2009 ("Acetylene").
What activities are covered?
In-plant transfer, handling, storage and use of acetylene in cylinders.
Is the CGA pamphlet part of the OSHA rule?
Yes. It is incorporated by reference as specified in 1910.6.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.102 (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 2026-11-06
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.