1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The hazardous chemical list
The written hazard communication program must include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using a product identifier that matches the one on each chemical's safety data sheet. The list may cover the whole workplace or individual work areas.
Key takeaways
- 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910).
- OSHA cited it 1,658 times in the last 3 years, in 1,657 inspections, with $674,595 in current penalties.
- 6 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: MD (615), CT (206), VA (103).
- Related part: 1910.1200(e) Written hazard communication program (8,924 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.1200 Hazard communication, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(i) 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 for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas); and, 1,658 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.1200.
Injuries linked to this rule
6 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.1200(e)(1)(i).
At 11:30 a.m. on February 28, 2025, Employee #1 and Employee #2 and Coworker #1 and Coworker #2 , were applying CTS Cement Rapid Set Mortar Mix on an exposed fieldstone foundation wall to reinforce the deteriorating wall. The crew was working inside a trench…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 101 |
| 2024 | 617 |
| 2025 | 554 |
| 2026 | 386 |
Top states: MD (615), CT (206), VA (103), PR (82), OR (65)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SHREEM TULSA OPS, LLC. | TULSA, OK | $82,750 |
| ROAD CONTRACTOR CORP. | DOVER, DE | $30,422 |
| ROEHM AMERICA, LLC | BAY CITY, TX | $16,550 |
| TURNER INDUSTRIES GROUP, LLC | BAY CITY, TX | $16,550 |
| CONTECH CONTROL SERVICES, INC. | BAY CITY, TX | $16,550 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.1200(e) Written hazard communication program 8,924 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(1) 8,801 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(2) Multi-employer workplaces 79 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii) 42 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(4) 37 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(2)(ii) 16 citations
- 1910.1200(e)(2)(i) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What name do we use on the chemical list?
A product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.
Does every work area need its own list?
No. The list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.