OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.351 252 times since 2015, against 208 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $429,016 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1926.351(b)(4) · 96 citations
(4) Cables in need of repair shall not be used. When a cable, other than the cable lead referred to in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, becomes worn to the extent of exposing bare conductors, the portion thus exposed shall be protected by means of rubber and friction tape or other equivalent insulation.
1926.351(b)(2) · 76 citations
(2) Only cable free from repair or splices for a minimum distance of 10 feet from the cable end to which the electrode holder is connected shall be used, except that cables with standard insulated connectors or with splices whose insulating quality is equal to that of the cable are permitted.
1926.351(e) · 28 citations
(e) Shielding. Whenever practicable, all arc welding and cutting operations shall be shielded by noncombustible or flameproof screens which will protect employees and other persons working in the vicinity from the direct rays of the arc.
1926.351(d)(1) · 16 citations
(1) When electrode holders are to be left unattended, the electrodes shall be removed and the holders shall be so placed or protected that they cannot make electrical contact with employees or conducting objects.
1926.351(b)(1) · 11 citations
(b) Welding cables and connectors. (1) All arc welding and cutting cables shall be of the completely insulated, flexible type, capable of handling the maximum current requirements of the work in progress, taking into account the duty cycle under which the arc welder or cutter is working.
1926.351(a)(2) · 7 citations
(2) Any current-carrying parts passing through the portion of the holder which the arc welder or cutter grips in his hand, and the outer surfaces of the jaws of the holder, shall be fully insulated against the maximum voltage encountered to ground.
1926.351(b)(3) · 7 citations
(3) When it becomes necessary to connect or splice lengths of cable one to another, substantial insulated connectors of a capacity at least equivalent to that of the cable shall be used. If connections are effected by means of cable lugs, they shall be securely fastened together to give good electrical contact, and the exposed metal parts of the lugs shall be completely insulated.
1926.351(c)(6) · 5 citations
(6) All ground connections shall be inspected to ensure that they are mechanically strong and electrically adequate for the required current.
Industries cited most
- Construction 223
- Manufacturing 23
- Other Services (except Public Administration) 3
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 1
- Wholesale Trade 1
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 1
Recently cited employers
- Tiger Star Corporation Sealy, TX · Sep 4, 2026
- Kokosing Industrial, Inc. Baltimore, MD · Aug 18, 2026
- Acco Engineered Systems, Inc. Reno, NV · Aug 10, 2026
- Southern Ridge Welding LLC Columbia, SC · Jul 10, 2026
- W O Blackstone - Co Inc Columbia, SC · Jun 15, 2026
- Allied Tank & Construction LLC Plainview, NE · Jan 30, 2026
- Flores Welding, Inc. Virginia Beach, VA · Dec 12, 2025
- Apollo Mechanical Solutions LLC Sparks, NV · Oct 30, 2025