In Michigan, a serious violation of 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom / GHS) carries a maximum penalty of $7,000 per violation in 2026, rising to $70,000 for a willful or repeat violation. HazCom / GHS is enforced for private construction employers by Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). Michigan sets its own maximums, below the federal baseline.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Michigan
HazCom / GHS Requirements in Michigan
HazCom / GHS in Michigan: 2026 penalties, who enforces MIOSHA General Industry Part 430, R 325.77001 to R 325.77004, with MCL 408.1014a to 408.1014l, the paragraphs cited and free tools.
Verified vs OSHA sources · 2026-10-05
MichiganGeneral Industry (29 CFR 1910)State Plan: Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)State-set maximums
In FY2025, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) cited 29 CFR 1910.1200 45 times in Michigan construction (1.1% of its construction citations there, the 23rd most-cited standard there). The paragraph cited most was 1910.1200(e)(1) with 19 citations.
45
1910.1200 citations in Michigan construction, FY2025
(e)(1)
paragraph cited most in Michigan (19 citations)
9.9
fatal work injuries per 100,000 full-time workers in construction, Michigan, 2024 (BLS)
Michigan 29 CFR 1910.1200 Enforcement, FY2025
Verified · 2026-08-0845
citations of 29 CFR 1910.1200 (FY2025)
$13,060
penalties for this standard
1.1%
of the state's 4,005 construction citations
In FY2025, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) cited 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom / GHS) 45 times on Michigan construction jobsites with $13,060 in penalties for it (current amounts), about 1.1% of every construction citation the state issued that year. That put it 23rd on Michigan's most-cited construction list for FY2025.
What Michigan's own rule says
“sections 14b to 14l of the Michigan occupational safety and health act, 1974 PA 154, MCL 408.1014b to 408.1014l, set forth additional requirements for employers in this state.”
Michigan has adopted the 2024 Hazard Communication text: R 325.77002 names 29 CFR 1910.1200 as of July 19, 2024, alongside the 2013 version, with the amendment effective August 12, 2025. Note what that pin means for the calendar: the version Michigan named carries paragraph (j) as it read in 2024, before OSHA's January 15, 2026 rule pushed every compliance date back four months. On the face of Part 430 the substances date for employers is the original one, not the federal November 20, 2026. What makes Michigan different underneath is that its right-to-know duties are statutory as well as regulatory: section 14a(1) of the MIOSH Act adopted the original federal standard, sections 14b to 14l add requirements on Michigan employers, and R 325.77001(4) states that where the adopted regulation and section 14a(1) are inconsistent, the statute controls. A Michigan hazard communication program is measured against an act of the legislature, not only against a rule.
MIOSHA General Industry Part 430, R 325.77001 to R 325.77004, with MCL 408.1014a to 408.1014lThe duty itself differs from the federal text.
Harmful exposures and work deaths in Michigan, 2024
Michigan recorded 152 fatal work injuries in 2024, down from 166 in 2023. Exposure to harmful substances or environments caused 15 of them (10%). Construction accounted for 28.
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, Michigan, 2024
How Michigan Enforces 29 CFR 1910.1200
Michigan runs an OSHA-approved State Plan administered by Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), which covers private-sector construction. Its compliance officers enforce Michigan's own standards, which must be at least as effective as federal OSHA's and may go further. On this subject the rule is MIOSHA General Industry Part 430, R 325.77001 to R 325.77004, with MCL 408.1014a to 408.1014l, which differs from the federal text (see the state rule above). Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) cited 29 CFR 1910.1200 45 times in Michigan construction in FY2025 (OSHA Frequently Cited Standards). Michigan also sets its own civil-penalty maximums, below the federal baseline (see the penalty table below).
In Michigan, the FY2025 citations under 29 CFR 1910.1200 went most often to Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (8) and Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (6). A single inspection can produce several per-instance citations. Recurring self-audits against MIOSHA General Industry Part 430, R 325.77001 to R 325.77004, with MCL 408.1014a to 408.1014l, before an officer arrives, are the most reliable defense.
Help and oversight in Michigan
Free, confidential help: OSHA On-Site Consultation
In Michigan, the program is Consultation, Education and Training Division (Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Licensing & Regulatory Affairs). 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.
Michigan Penalty Amounts for 29 CFR 1910.1200 (2026)
Verified · 2026-10-05| Violation type | 2026 maximum | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Serious | $7,000 | Michigan state maximum |
| Willful | $70,000 | Michigan state maximum |
| Repeat | $70,000 | Michigan state maximum |
| Failure to abate | $7,000/day | Michigan state maximum per day |
Michigan's MIOSH Act (MCL 408.1035) sets its own maximums, unchanged since 1990 and well below the federal amounts: serious up to $7,000; willful/repeat up to $70,000 (minimum $5,000 per willful). Legislation to raise these to federal levels has been proposed but was not enacted as of mid-2026. Amounts are ceilings per violation. Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) computes proposed penalties under its own State Plan procedures.
Filing Tier II in Michigan
The chemical list your HazCom program keeps is also what EPA's Tier II inventory is built from. Here is what Michigan SARA Title III Program, Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) says about filing it:
- Tier II Manager is Michigan's official online system, and filing there is free.
- The annual report is filed between January 1 and March 1, for the previous calendar year.
HazComFast keeps each jobsite's chemical quantities next to its safety data sheets and exports the Tier II data as an Excel workbook, a CSV file and a PDF summary.
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 Michigan: Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) inspects private employers, construction included, under an OSHA-approved State Plan. Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) 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 Michigan, FY2025
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) issued 45 citations under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to Michigan construction employers in FY2025. The paragraphs cited most, with the official text. A serious violation carries up to $7,000.
- 1
1910.1200(e)(1) 19 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) …”
- 2
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 …”
- 3
1910.1200(h)(1) 8 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 …”
- 4
1910.1200(h)(3)(iv) 4 citations
“The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by …”
- 5
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, …”
- 6
1910.1200(e)(2) Multi-employer workplaces. 1 citation
“Employers who produce, use, or store hazardous chemicals at a workplace in such a way that the employees of other employer(s) may be exposed (for example, employees of …”
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
Michigan Safety & Enforcement Profile
4,005
FY2025 construction citations
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
Enforces private construction
- Construction trades inspected most in Michigan, FY2025: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (353), Roofing Contractors (182) and Framing Contractors (172), out of 1,931 inspections opened (federal OSHA and State Plan combined).
- Cited most under 29 CFR 1910.1200 in Michigan, FY2025: Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (8), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (6) and Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (6), of 45 citations.
- Construction fatality rate in Michigan, 2024: 9.9 per 100,000 full-time workers, 16th highest of the 40 states BLS published (all industries: 3.3).
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 Michigan
What are the penalties for 29 CFR 1910.1200 violations in Michigan in 2026?
In Michigan, a serious violation of 29 CFR 1910.1200 carries a maximum penalty of $7,000 per violation, and a willful or repeat violation up to $70,000. Michigan sets its own maximums, below the federal baseline. Michigan's MIOSH Act (MCL 408.1035) sets its own maximums, unchanged since 1990 and well below the federal amounts: serious up to $7,000; willful/repeat up to $70,000 (minimum $5,000 per willful). Legislation to raise these to federal levels has been proposed but was not enacted as of mid-2026. Each distinct violation can be cited as its own item. (Source: MIOSH Act, MCL 408.1035; verified 2026-10-05.)
Which Michigan construction trades are cited most under HazCom / GHS?
In FY2025, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) issued 45 citations under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to Michigan construction employers, most often to Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (8), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (6) and Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (6) (HazComFast count from Labor Department enforcement data, by the cited employer's NAICS industry). Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) inspects these employers directly and may apply requirements beyond the federal standard. For context, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) issued 4,005 construction citations across 1,265 inspections in FY2025. Companies in these trades should self-audit against MIOSHA General Industry Part 430, R 325.77001 to R 325.77004, with MCL 408.1014a to 408.1014l, Michigan's own rule on this subject.
How often is HazCom / GHS cited on Michigan jobsites?
In FY2025, Michigan's state plan (Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)) issued 4,005 construction citations across 1,265 inspections (OSHA Frequently Cited Standards, NAICS 23). HazCom / GHS can be cited during any of them: programmed, complaint-driven or post-accident. Michigan's fatality figures are shown above.
Who enforces Hazard Communication in Michigan?
MIOSHA, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, within LEO, not federal OSHA. Michigan runs a full OSHA-approved State Plan; its hazard communication rule is General Industry Part 430, which adopts 29 CFR 1910.1200, and MIOSHA cited 1910.1200 45 times in FY2025 construction (OSHA Frequently Cited Standards). 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.
Does Michigan follow the GHS labeling system?
Yes. MIOSHA General Industry Part 430 adopts 29 CFR 1910.1200, naming the text as of July 19, 2024, alongside the 2013 version, with the amendment effective August 12, 2025. Michigan employers should confirm their labels, safety data sheets and training reflect the current GHS format.
Can I get free OSHA help in Michigan without an inspection?
Yes. OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program in Michigan is Consultation, Education and Training Division (Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Licensing & Regulatory Affairs). 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 do I file the EPCRA Tier II chemical inventory in Michigan?
Tier II Manager is Michigan's official online system, and filing there is free. The annual report is filed between January 1 and March 1, for the previous calendar year.
How often does Michigan cite 29 CFR 1910.1200 in construction?
In FY2025, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) cited 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom / GHS) 45 times on Michigan construction jobsites, with $13,060 in penalties for that standard alone (current amounts), about 1.1% of the 4,005 construction citations the state issued that year. (Source: OSHA Frequently Cited Standards, NAICS 23; verified 2026-08-08.)
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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 maxMarylandCOMAR 09.12.31.01 GGown 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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