Reporting Period: October 2024 – September 2025
This report summarizes the enforcement activity for 29 CFR 1910.252, which covers general requirements for welding, cutting, and brazing. The data reflects current penalty amounts and identifies the economic sectors most frequently cited.
Executive Summary
During the specified period, OSHA issued 160 citations across 115 inspections, resulting in $687,200 in current penalties. The manufacturing sector remains the primary driver of enforcement of this standard, accounting for the vast majority of citations and nearly 52% of total penalties.