In Missouri, 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 federal OSHA.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Missouri
HazCom / GHS Requirements in Missouri
HazCom / GHS in Missouri: 2026 penalties, who enforces 29 CFR 1910.1200, the paragraphs cited and free tools.
Verified vs OSHA sources · 2026-10-05
MissouriGeneral Industry (29 CFR 1910)Federal OSHA Jurisdiction
In FY2025, federal OSHA cited 29 CFR 1910.1200 59 times in Missouri construction (5.4% of its construction citations there, the 4th most-cited standard there). The paragraph cited most was 1910.1200(e)(1) with 33 citations.
59
1910.1200 citations in Missouri construction, FY2025
(e)(1)
paragraph cited most in Missouri (33 citations)
11.7
fatal work injuries per 100,000 full-time workers in construction, Missouri, 2024 (BLS)
Federal OSHA in Missouri: 29 CFR 1910.1200, FY2025
Counted · 2026-09-2659
citations of 29 CFR 1910.1200 in 33 inspections
$106,392
penalties, current amounts ($121,723 as first proposed)
5.4%
of the 1,087 federal construction citations in Missouri
In FY2025, federal OSHA cited 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom / GHS) 59 times in inspections of Missouri construction employers. It ranked fourth of the 54 standards cited in them. By classification: 41 serious, 6 repeat, 12 other-than-serious. Most-cited paragraphs: 1910.1200(e)(1) (33), 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) (9), 1910.1200(h)(1) (9).
Counted by HazComFast from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data (inspection and violation tables, retrieved September 26, 2026): citations issued October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025 on federal OSHA inspections of construction employers (NAICS 23) in the state, deleted citations excluded, penalties at current amounts. OSHA's own cited-standards tool does not break federal states out; summed over every state, this count matches it within a few citations (6,778 for 1926.501, against 6,772). data.dol.gov
Harmful exposures and work deaths in Missouri, 2024
Missouri recorded 118 fatal work injuries in 2024, up from 114 in 2023. BLS did not publish a separate 2024 count of deaths from exposure to harmful substances or environments for Missouri. Construction accounted for 24.
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, Missouri, 2024
How Missouri Enforces 29 CFR 1910.1200
Missouri has no State Plan, so federal OSHA has jurisdiction. 29 CFR 1910.1200 is enforced by U.S. Department of Labor compliance officers using standard federal procedures and the federal penalty maximums.
In Missouri, the FY2025 citations under 29 CFR 1910.1200 went most often to Roofing Contractors (30) and Framing Contractors (29). A single inspection can produce several per-instance citations. Recurring self-audits against 29 CFR 1910.1200, before an officer arrives, are the most reliable defense.
Help and oversight in Missouri
Free, confidential help: OSHA On-Site Consultation
In Missouri, the program is On-site Safety and Health Consultation (Department of Labor & Industrial Relations). 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.
Who inspects private employers here
Federal OSHA, from the Kansas City Area Office (Kansas City) and the St. Louis Area Office (St. Louis).
Read on osha.gov and the state's official statute site, September 26, 2026.
Missouri Penalty Amounts for 29 CFR 1910.1200 (2026)
Verified · 2026-10-05| Violation type | 2026 maximum | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Serious | $16,550 | Federal max · 29 CFR 1903.15(d) |
| Willful | $165,514 | Federal max · 29 CFR 1903.15(d) |
| Repeat | $165,514 | Federal max · 29 CFR 1903.15(d) |
| Failure to abate | $16,550/day | up to $16,550 per day; total capped at 30x the daily amount (FOM Ch.6) |
Missouri applies the federal OSHA maximums. Amounts are ceilings per violation. Federal OSHA reduces the proposed penalty for employer size, good faith and history (FOM CPL 02-00-164 Ch. 6). There was no inflation increase for 2026: the 2025 amounts remain in effect (OMB Memo M-26-11).
Filing Tier II in Missouri
The chemical list your HazCom program keeps is also what EPA's Tier II inventory is built from. Here is what Missouri Emergency Response Commission (MERC) says about filing it:
- Filed between January 1 and March 1, for the previous year.
- The report counts as filed only once it is marked ready for submission on the Fee Sheet and any past-due fees are paid; electronic signatures are accepted.
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 Missouri: Federal OSHA inspects private construction employers; Missouri has no State Plan.
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 Missouri, FY2025
Federal OSHA issued 59 citations under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to Missouri 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) 33 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(e)(1)(i) 9 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 …”
- 3
1910.1200(h)(1) 9 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(g)(1) 7 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 …”
- 5
1910.1200(g)(8) 1 citation
“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 …”
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
Missouri Safety & Enforcement Profile
26,559
Federal construction citations (national, FY2025)
1,087 of them in Missouri (HazComFast count)
Federal OSHA
Enforces private construction
- Construction trades inspected most in Missouri, FY2025: Roofing Contractors (253), Framing Contractors (125) and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (40), out of 606 inspections opened (federal OSHA and State Plan combined).
- Cited most under 29 CFR 1910.1200 in Missouri, FY2025: Roofing Contractors (30) and Framing Contractors (29), of 59 citations.
- Construction fatality rate in Missouri, 2024: 11.7 per 100,000 full-time workers, 11th highest of the 40 states BLS published (all industries: 4.2).
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 Missouri
Which Missouri construction trades are cited most under HazCom / GHS?
In FY2025, federal OSHA issued 59 citations under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to Missouri construction employers, most often to Roofing Contractors (30) and Framing Contractors (29) (HazComFast count from Labor Department enforcement data, by the cited employer's NAICS industry). Federal OSHA inspects these employers directly, since Missouri has no state plan covering the private sector. For context, federal OSHA issued 1,087 citations across 466 inspections of Missouri construction employers in FY2025 (HazComFast count from Labor Department enforcement data). Companies in these trades should self-audit against 29 CFR 1910.1200 on a recurring basis.
How often is HazCom / GHS cited on Missouri jobsites?
OSHA's cited-standards tool does not break Missouri out, but the Labor Department's enforcement data do: in FY2025, federal OSHA issued 1,087 citations across 466 inspections of Missouri construction employers, 59 of them under 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazComFast count). A HazCom / GHS citation in Missouri can come from any inspection: programmed, complaint-driven or post-accident. Missouri's fatality figures are shown above.
When do Missouri employers have to update for the 2024 HazCom Standard?
Private employers in Missouri are under federal OSHA, so the federal calendar applies. The 2024 update took effect July 19, 2024; after OSHA's January 15, 2026 extension, employers update alternative workplace labels, the written program and training, as necessary, by November 20, 2026 for substances and May 19, 2028 for mixtures (29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(2)(ii) and (j)(3)(ii)).
Can I get free OSHA help in Missouri without an inspection?
Yes. OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program in Missouri is On-site Safety and Health Consultation (Department of Labor & Industrial Relations). 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 Missouri?
Filed between January 1 and March 1, for the previous year. The report counts as filed only once it is marked ready for submission on the Fee Sheet and any past-due fees are paid; electronic signatures are accepted.
How often does federal OSHA cite 29 CFR 1910.1200 in Missouri construction?
In FY2025, federal OSHA cited 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom / GHS) 59 times in 33 inspections of Missouri construction employers, with $106,392 in penalties at current amounts ($121,723 as first proposed), 5.4% of the 1,087 citations those inspections produced. It ranked fourth of the 54 standards cited. (HazComFast count from U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, retrieved 2026-09-26.)
HazCom / GHS Guides & Resources
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Related standards
HazCom / GHS in Other States
19 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
Other OSHA Standards in Missouri
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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