1910.252(a)(2)(xiii)(C): Welding and Cutting Training
Management must insist that cutters, welders and their supervisors are suitably trained in the safe operation of their equipment and the safe use of the process.
Key takeaways
- 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii)(C) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart Q).
- OSHA cited it 16 times in the last 3 years, in 16 inspections, with $71,389 in current penalties.
- Most citations: VT (3), NY (2), AL (2).
- Related part: 1910.252(a) Fire prevention and protection (192 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii)(C) is one requirement inside 1910.252 General requirements, 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
(C) Insist that cutters or welders and their supervisors are suitably trained in the safe operation of their equipment and the safe use of the process. 16 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.252.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: VT (3), NY (2), AL (2), GA (2), TX (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. | DALEVILLE, VA | $16,285 |
| KOMMERLING USA, INC. | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $12,500 |
| BURLINGTON SUBARU, INC. | BURLINGTON, VT | $11,614 |
| BOYCE EXCAVATING CO., INC. | SLATE HILL, NY | $11,585 |
| RJ TORCHING, INC | AUSTELL, GA | $6,621 |
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A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii)(C), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.252(a) Fire prevention and protection 192 citations
- 1910.252(a)(2) Special precautions 138 citations
- 1910.252(a)(3) Welding or cutting containers 40 citations
- 1910.252(a)(3)(i) Used containers 33 citations
- 1910.252(a)(2)(vii) Relocation of combustibles 28 citations
- 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii) Management 28 citations
- 1910.252(a)(2)(vi) Prohibited areas 20 citations
- 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C) 19 citations
- 1910.252(a)(1) Basic precautions 14 citations
- 1910.252(a)(2)(iii) Fire watch 13 citations
- 1910.252(a)(2)(iv) Authorization 13 citations
- 1910.252(a)(2)(ii) Fire extinquishers 10 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must be trained?
Cutters or welders and their supervisors.
What must the training cover?
Safe operation of their equipment and safe use of the process.
Who is responsible for insisting on training?
Management, under 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii).
About this page
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 2026-10-20
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.