OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1917.152 46 times since 2015, against 33 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $111,586 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1917.152(d)(1)(xvi) · 19 citations
(xvi) Shall be stored so that oxygen cylinders are separated from fuel gas cylinders and combustible materials by either a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or a barrier having a fire-resistance rating of 30 minutes; and
1917.152(d)(1)(i) · 8 citations
(i) Shall have valve protection caps in place except when in use, hooked up or secured for movement. Oil shall not be used to lubricate caps;
1917.152(d)(1)(vii) · 7 citations
(vii) Shall be secured upright except when hoisted or carried;
1917.152(c)(3) · 3 citations
(3) Fire extinguishing equipment suitable for the location shall be immediately available and shall be maintained in readiness for use at all times.
1917.152(d)(5) · 2 citations
(5) Pressure regulators. Pressure regulators, including associated gauges, shall be maintained in safe working order.
1917.152(e)(2)(ii) · 2 citations
(ii) Only cable free from repair or splice for 10 feet (3 m) from the electrode holder shall be used unless insulated connectors or splices with insulating quality equal to that of the cable are provided.
1917.152(c)(2) · 1 citations
(2) When hot work must be performed in a location that is not free of fire hazards, all necessary precautions shall be taken to confine heat, sparks, and slag so that they cannot contact flammable or combustible material.
1917.152(c)(7)(ii) · 1 citations
(ii) On or in equipment or tanks that have contained flammable gas or liquid or combustible liquid or dust-producing material, until a designated person has tested the atmosphere inside the equipment or tanks and determined that it is not hazardous; or
Industries cited most
- Transportation and Warehousing 36
- Manufacturing 4
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 2
- Other Services (except Public Administration) 2
- Utilities 1
- Wholesale Trade 1
States cited most
- Tennessee 11
- Alaska 10
- Connecticut 3
- Florida 3
- Maryland 3
- Arkansas 2
- American Samoa 2
- Georgia 2
Recently cited employers
- Nycdep North River Wastewater Treatment Plant New York, NY · Mar 11, 2026