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29 CFR 1910.27 · Missouri · since October 1, 2024
Scaffolds & Rope Descent (GI) in Missouri: OSHA citations since October 2024
2 citation items under 29 CFR 1910.27 at inspected sites in Missouri, from 1 inspection.
From October 1, 2024 to October 21, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 2 citation items under 29 CFR 1910.27 at inspected sites in Missouri, from 1 inspection: 2 issued in FY2025 and 0 in FY2026 so far. In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the section drew 25 citation items across the country, at inspected sites in 12 places (states, DC and territories). These counts describe inspected establishments, not every employer in Missouri.
The latest inspection in Missouri under 29 CFR 1910.27
Newest first, every industry. Each line shows the inspection's item with the largest current penalty under the section.
Jan 24, 2025 · MTB SERVICES, INC. in Kansas City
1910.27(b)(2)(iv), serious, $3,972 current penalty ($6,620 as first proposed); 2 items under 29 CFR 1910.27 in this inspection, $7,944 in current penalties for all of them. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 347776106 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Services to Buildings and Dwellings.
Paragraphs cited: 1910.27(b)(2)(iv) (1), 1910.27(b)(2)(ix) (1). The data classify 2 serious items. Federal OSHA recorded all of them.
Missouri under the rest of subpart D of part 1910, Walking-Working Surfaces
29 CFR 1910.27 sits in subpart D of part 1910, Walking-Working Surfaces. Since October 1, 2024, inspectors in Missouri cited 73 citation items under its other sections, in 52 inspections: 1910.28, Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection (35 citation items); 1910.22, General requirements (21 citation items); 1910.29, Fall protection systems and falling object protection: criteria and practices (7 citation items); 1910.23, Ladders (6 citation items); 1910.30, Training requirements (4 citation items). The latest:
Sep 10, 2026 · LARRY MILLER, LLC. in Kansas City
1910.28(b)(1)(i), serious, $3,972 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 349137174 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Services to Buildings and Dwellings.
Aug 10, 2026 · An employer in motion picture and video industries in Sedalia
1910.29(b)(1), serious, $1,702 current penalty ($2,837 as first proposed); 2 items under subpart D in this inspection, $1,702 in current penalties for all of them. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348814880 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Motion Picture and Video Industries.
Aug 6, 2026 · An employer in amusement parks and arcades in Kansas City
1910.28(b)(1)(i), serious, $9,926 current penalty ($13,240 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348796004 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Amusement Parks and Arcades.
29 CFR 1910.27 in the states next to Missouri
Since October 1, 2024, Illinois recorded 2 citation items under the section, Kentucky 1 and Tennessee 1; Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma had none. The latest:
May 22, 2026 · THORNTON WELDING SERVICE, INC. in Decatur, Illinois
1910.27(a), serious, $1,589 current penalty ($2,270 as first proposed). Case closed Jun 10, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348764176 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing.
Jan 21, 2026 · C & S CANOPY INC. in Jackson, Tennessee
1910.27(a), other-than-serious, $1,400 penalty. Case closed Mar 3, 2026. Recorded by the Tennessee State Plan office.
Inspection activity number 348652116 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
Jul 30, 2025 · PRO METAL RECYCLING INC. in Harvey, Illinois
1910.27(a), serious, $7,000 current penalty ($12,769 as first proposed). Case closed Jun 5, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348201260 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers.
Missouri against the other states
In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the places with the most items under 29 CFR 1910.27 were Virginia (5), Maryland (4), New York (4), Nevada (2) and Minnesota (2). Missouri had 2; 3 places had more and 2 as many. Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in Missouri.
Who enforces in Missouri
Missouri has no OSHA-approved State Plan, so federal OSHA inspects private workplaces there, from its Kansas City Area Office and St. Louis Area Office. Free on-site consultation, separate from enforcement: On-site Safety and Health Consultation (Department of Labor & Industrial Relations). OSHA's list of State Plans.
Next steps for a Missouri employer
- Our guide to the rule: 29 CFR 1910.27, Scaffolds & Rope Descent (GI)
- Federal text on osha.gov: 29 CFR 1910.27
- Free tool: Fall Protection Plan Builder
- Free tool: Toolbox Talk Generator
- Software: HazComFast EHS software
HazComFast count from Department of Labor OSHA data extracted October 21, 2026, every industry, federal 29 CFR numbers only, deleted items left out; names and penalties as recorded, subparts as in the eCFR of October 20, 2026; FY2026 still incomplete. Method. Not legal advice.