Healthcare & Social Assistance · Needham, MA
Atkins Dentistry
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Atkins Dentistry ranks #71,834 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.
- $2,550
- OSHA penalties
- 9
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #71,834
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Atkins Dentistry in Needham, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Atkins Dentistry 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,834 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ssa Pensacola Alf, LLC in Pensacola, FL is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,550 in current penalties.
- 4.5
- violations per inspection
- 44.4%
- of violations were serious
- #71,834
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Atkins Dentistry compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average
- Atkins Dentistry
Atkins Dentistry
$2,550 in penalties
- Healthcare & Social Assistance avg
Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average (per employer)
$1,181 in penalties
What this shows Atkins Dentistry runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$2,550 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026
Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?
Each dot is one of 21 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Atkins Dentistry.
Atkins Dentistry in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger
Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Atkins Dentistry ranks #1,570 at $2,550 current penalty.
How Atkins Dentistry Compares
Atkins Dentistry's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.
Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2011-11-30
Last Inspection
2012-04-07
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
4.5
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$1,275
Industry Avg / Inspection
$1,757
What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $1,275 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
4
Serious
44.4% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
5
Other-Than-Serious
55.6% of total
What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.
Enforcement detail
Penalty Analysis
Initial Penalty Assessed
$5,100
Current Penalty Amount
$2,550
Penalty Reduction
50.0%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,550 from the initial assessment of $5,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance
How Atkins Dentistry compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Atkins Dentistry | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 0.7 |
| Violations | 9 | 1.1 |
| Total Penalty | $2,550 | $1,181 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $1,275 | $1,757 |
Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Atkins Dentistry, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,550 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).
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What to do with this record
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Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data
Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.
Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)
Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.
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