In Maryland, a serious violation of 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom / GHS) carries a maximum penalty of $16,550 per violation in 2026, rising to $165,514 for a willful or repeat violation. HazCom / GHS is enforced for private construction employers by Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH). Maryland sets its own maximums, equal to the federal baseline.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Maryland
HazCom / GHS Requirements in Maryland
HazCom / GHS in Maryland: 2026 penalties, who enforces COMAR 09.12.31.01 GG, the paragraphs cited and free tools.
Verified vs OSHA sources · 2026-10-05
MarylandGeneral Industry (29 CFR 1910)State Plan: Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH)State-set maximums
In FY2025, Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) cited 29 CFR 1910.1200 609 times in Maryland construction (14.7% of its construction citations there, the standard it cited most). The paragraph cited most was 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) with 151 citations.
609
1910.1200 citations in Maryland construction, FY2025
(e)(1)(i)
paragraph cited most in Maryland (151 citations)
7.6
fatal work injuries per 100,000 full-time workers in construction, Maryland, 2024 (BLS)
Maryland 29 CFR 1910.1200 Enforcement, FY2025
Verified · 2026-08-08609
citations of 29 CFR 1910.1200 (FY2025)
$218,147
penalties for this standard
14.7%
of the state's 4,132 construction citations
In FY2025, Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) cited 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom / GHS) 609 times on Maryland construction jobsites with $218,147 in penalties for it (current amounts), about 14.7% of every construction citation the state issued that year. That makes 29 CFR 1910.1200 the single most-cited construction standard in Maryland in FY2025.
What Maryland's own rule says
“All amendments and revisions to 29 CFR §§1910 and 1926, including Appendices A–F, and excluding Part 1915 and 29 CFR §1910.1200(b)(6)(iv) that appear in the Federal Register on March 26, 2012 … are adopted by reference, as amended.”
Maryland adopted the 2012 GHS rule effective September 2, 2013 with one paragraph carved out, and the carve-out matters on a jobsite. Federal 1910.1200(b)(6)(iv) exempts wood and wood products, including lumber that will not be processed, where the only hazard is flammability or combustibility. Maryland did not take that exemption, so the federal reasoning for leaving lumber off a hazard communication program does not transfer here. Maryland's adoptions are recorded notice by notice in COMAR 09.12.31.01, each with its own Maryland effective date; item GG is the hazard communication entry and the March 26, 2012 rule is the most recent revision it lists.
COMAR 09.12.31.01 GGThe duty itself differs from the federal text.
Read in Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH)'s own rule text · verified 2026-08-08
Harmful exposures and work deaths in Maryland, 2024
Maryland recorded 93 fatal work injuries in 2024, up from 69 in 2023. Exposure to harmful substances or environments caused 15 of them (16%). Construction accounted for 18.
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, Maryland, 2024
How Maryland Enforces 29 CFR 1910.1200
Maryland runs an OSHA-approved State Plan administered by Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH), which covers private-sector construction. Its compliance officers enforce Maryland's own standards, which must be at least as effective as federal OSHA's and may go further. On this subject the rule is COMAR 09.12.31.01 GG, which differs from the federal text (see the state rule above). Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) cited 29 CFR 1910.1200 609 times in Maryland construction in FY2025 (OSHA Frequently Cited Standards). Maryland also sets its own civil-penalty maximums, equal to the federal baseline (see the penalty table below).
In Maryland, the FY2025 citations under 29 CFR 1910.1200 went most often to Framing Contractors (211) and Roofing Contractors (125). A single inspection can produce several per-instance citations. Recurring self-audits against COMAR 09.12.31.01 GG, before an officer arrives, are the most reliable defense.
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Help and oversight in Maryland
Free, confidential help: OSHA On-Site Consultation
In Maryland, the program is MOSH Consultation Services (Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation). OSHA describes it as “Primarily for smaller businesses, no-cost, confidential consultations help employers identify and address hazards and establish or improve safety and health programs.” It is separate from OSHA enforcement; the employer commits to correcting serious hazards.
Read on osha.gov and the state's official statute site, September 26, 2026.
Maryland Penalty Amounts for 29 CFR 1910.1200 (2026)
Verified · 2026-10-05| Violation type | 2026 maximum | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Serious | $16,550 | Maryland state maximum |
| Willful | $165,514 | Maryland state maximum |
| Repeat | $165,514 | Maryland state maximum |
| Failure to abate | $16,550/day | Maryland state maximum per day |
Maryland sets its penalties under Labor and Employment §5-810, and the Commissioner of Labor and Industry adjusts them each July 15 on the CPI-U. MOSH's current amounts, effective July 15, 2025: up to $16,550 per violation, up to $16,550 for each day a violation is not corrected, up to $165,514 per willful or repeated violation, and a minimum of $16,550 per willful violation. Amounts are ceilings per violation. Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) computes proposed penalties under its own State Plan procedures.
Key HazCom / GHS Requirements 29 CFR 1910.1200
- Maintain a written HazCom program
- Keep SDS accessible for every hazardous chemical
- Ensure containers have GHS-compliant labels
- Train employees on chemical hazards
- Maintain a chemical inventory list
- Update to GHS Rev 7 by 2026 deadlines
Who enforces it in Maryland: Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) inspects private employers, construction included, under an OSHA-approved State Plan. Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) can add requirements beyond the federal standard above, so check its own rules as well.
The compliance checklist, the paragraphs OSHA cites nationally and what an inspector checks under 29 CFR 1910.1200 are on the 29 CFR 1910.1200 page.
Most-Cited HazCom / GHS Paragraphs in Maryland, FY2025
Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) issued 609 citations under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to Maryland construction employers in FY2025. The paragraphs cited most, with the official text. A serious violation carries up to $16,550.
- 1
1910.1200(e)(1)(i) 151 citations
“A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled …”
- 2
1910.1200(h)(1) 151 citations
“Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical …”
- 3
1910.1200(g)(1) 146 citations
“Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a safety data sheet in …”
- 4
1910.1200(e)(1) 141 citations
“Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) …”
- 5
1910.1200(g)(8) 10 citations
“The employer shall maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and shall ensure that they are readily accessible during each …”
- 6
1910.1200(f)(6) 2 citations
“Workplace labeling. Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, …”
HazComFast count from the Labor Department's OSHA enforcement data: citations issued in FY2025 to construction employers (NAICS 23), by the paragraph cited. Paragraph text: eCFR, current as of September 24, 2026. data.dol.gov
Maryland Safety & Enforcement Profile
4,132
FY2025 construction citations
Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH)
Enforces private construction
- Construction trades inspected most in Maryland, FY2025: Roofing Contractors (274), Framing Contractors (149) and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (63), out of 798 inspections opened (federal OSHA and State Plan combined).
- Cited most under 29 CFR 1910.1200 in Maryland, FY2025: Framing Contractors (211), Roofing Contractors (125) and Masonry Contractors (69), of 609 citations.
- Construction fatality rate in Maryland, 2024: 7.6 per 100,000 full-time workers, 31st highest of the 40 states BLS published (all industries: 3.2).
HazComFast count from the Labor Department's OSHA enforcement data: inspections of construction employers (NAICS 23) opened from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, federal OSHA and State Plan combined, grouped by the inspected employer's 2022 NAICS industry. HazComFast count from the Labor Department's OSHA enforcement data: citations issued in FY2025 to construction employers (NAICS 23), grouped by the cited employer's 2022 NAICS industry. Industry names are the Census Bureau's 2022 NAICS titles. data.dol.gov · BLS fatality rates by state, 2024
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HazCom / GHS FAQ for Maryland
What are the penalties for 29 CFR 1910.1200 violations in Maryland in 2026?
In Maryland, a serious violation of 29 CFR 1910.1200 carries a maximum penalty of $16,550 per violation, and a willful or repeat violation up to $165,514. Maryland sets its own maximums, equal to the federal baseline. Maryland sets its penalties under Labor and Employment §5-810, and the Commissioner of Labor and Industry adjusts them each July 15 on the CPI-U. MOSH's current amounts, effective July 15, 2025: up to $16,550 per violation, up to $16,550 for each day a violation is not corrected, up to $165,514 per willful or repeated violation, and a minimum of $16,550 per willful violation. Each distinct violation can be cited as its own item. (Source: Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. §5-810; verified 2026-10-05.)
Which Maryland construction trades are cited most under HazCom / GHS?
In FY2025, Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) issued 609 citations under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to Maryland construction employers, most often to Framing Contractors (211), Roofing Contractors (125) and Masonry Contractors (69) (HazComFast count from Labor Department enforcement data, by the cited employer's NAICS industry). Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) inspects these employers directly and may apply requirements beyond the federal standard. For context, Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) issued 4,132 construction citations across 621 inspections in FY2025. Companies in these trades should self-audit against COMAR 09.12.31.01 GG, Maryland's own rule on this subject.
How often is HazCom / GHS cited on Maryland jobsites?
In FY2025, Maryland's state plan (Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH)) issued 4,132 construction citations across 621 inspections (OSHA Frequently Cited Standards, NAICS 23). HazCom / GHS can be cited during any of them: programmed, complaint-driven or post-accident. Maryland's fatality figures are shown above.
Who enforces Hazard Communication (1910.1200) in Maryland?
MOSH, the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health program, not federal OSHA. Maryland runs a full OSHA-approved State Plan, so a state compliance officer enforces 1910.1200, and cited it 609 times in FY2025 construction. In federal construction inspections in FY2025, the HazCom paragraphs cited most were (e)(1), the written program; (h)(1), training; and (g)(8), SDS access.
Can I get free OSHA help in Maryland without an inspection?
Yes. OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program in Maryland is MOSH Consultation Services (Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation). OSHA describes it this way: "Primarily for smaller businesses, no-cost, confidential consultations help employers identify and address hazards and establish or improve safety and health programs." Consultations are separate from OSHA enforcement, and the employer commits to correcting serious hazards.
How often does Maryland cite 29 CFR 1910.1200 in construction?
In FY2025, Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) cited 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom / GHS) 609 times on Maryland construction jobsites, with $218,147 in penalties for that standard alone (current amounts), about 14.7% of the 4,132 construction citations the state issued that year. (Source: OSHA Frequently Cited Standards, NAICS 23; verified 2026-08-08.)
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Related standards
HazCom / GHS in Other States
18 other state plans write a rule of their own for 29 CFR 1910.1200 rather than adopting the federal text unchanged. Those are listed first. Compare all of them side by side.
Alaska8 AAC 61.1110 (physical agent data sheets), with the adoption at 8 AAC 61.1010(b)ArizonaA.A.C. R20-5-602California8 CCR §5194 (Proposition 65 integration at §5194(f)(6))own maxHawaiiHAR §12-60-50(a) and §12-60-50(d)(3), with Exhibits A and BIndiana610 IAC 9-2-8(b), term substitutions applying to everything Indiana incorporatesown maxIowa481—210.4(88), with 481—210.2(88) on incorporated standardsKentucky803 KAR 2:320, Section 6 (Subpart Z), with Kentucky's own MOCA standard at Section 2own maxMichiganMIOSHA General Industry Part 430, R 325.77001 to R 325.77004, with MCL 408.1014a to 408.1014lown max
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Sources & verification
Penalty amounts and plan-type data were checked on 2026-10-05 against eCFR, OSHA.gov, and the Federal Register. This page is informational and not legal advice; consult the enforcing agency or counsel for your specific situation.
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