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Mississippi hazardous orders for minors

Federal FLSA defines 17 Hazardous Occupations Orders (HO-1 to HO-17) that prohibit minors under 18 from working in specific dangerous jobs. Every state — including Mississippi — incorporates the full federal list by reference. On top of that floor, Mississippi layers 2 additions enforced under Mississippi Code §§ 71-1-17 to 71-1-37 (limited child-labor provisions).

Quick facts

Federal HOs
17 (HO-1 to HO-17)
Mississippi additions
2
Min age for HO work
18 (HO-2 / HO-7: 17 with carve-outs)
Enforced by
State labor agency + US DOL WHD
State statute
Mississippi Code §§ 71-1-17 to 71-1-37 (limited child-labor provisions)
Last verified

Federal hazardous orders that apply in Mississippi

All 17 federal HOs apply in Mississippi by operation of the FLSA (29 CFR Part 570 Subpart E) and the § 218(a) “more protective” clause. Mississippi's own code re-lists 3 of them by name — the remainder are still binding through federal incorporation.

Re-listed in Mississippi code

  • 29 CFR Part 570All federal hazardous orders HO-1 through HO-17
  • HO-10Operating power-driven meat-processing machines
  • HO-16Roofing operations and work on or about a roof

See the full federal HO-1 to HO-17 list with plain-English summaries →

Mississippi additions on top of the federal floor

These prohibitions are unique to Mississippi or go further than the federal floor. They're enforced under Mississippi Code §§ 71-1-17 to 71-1-37 (limited child-labor provisions) by the state labor agency.

  • Mill, cannery, workshop, factory, or manufacturing for minors under 14Miss. Code §71-1-19
  • Sale or service of alcohol for minors under 18Miss. Code §67-3-53

Where to verify Mississippi's hazardous-orders enforcement

When the FLSA federal floor and Mississippi state rules conflict, the stricter standard applies (FLSA § 218(a)). If you're an employer unsure whether a specific task is allowed, or a parent / minor who suspects a violation, contact the state labor agency directly through the links below.

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