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South Carolina 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 South Carolina — incorporates the full federal list by reference. On top of that floor, South Carolina layers 2 additions enforced under South Carolina Code §§ 41-13-10 to 41-13-100 (Child Labor).

Quick facts

Federal HOs
17 (HO-1 to HO-17)
South Carolina 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
South Carolina Code §§ 41-13-10 to 41-13-100 (Child Labor)
Last verified

Federal hazardous orders that apply in South Carolina

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

Re-listed in South Carolina 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 →

South Carolina additions on top of the federal floor

These prohibitions are unique to South Carolina or go further than the federal floor. They're enforced under South Carolina Code §§ 41-13-10 to 41-13-100 (Child Labor) by the state labor agency.

  • Door-to-door sales for minors under 16 without adult supervisionSC Code §41-13-30
  • Sale or service of alcohol for minors under 18SC Code §61-4-50

Where to verify South Carolina's hazardous-orders enforcement

When the FLSA federal floor and South Carolina 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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