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Boston Housing Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Boston Housing Authority has a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

82% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Boston Housing Authority in Boston, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Boston Housing Authority 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Union Holdings, INC. in San Juan, PR is another real estate & rental employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 65/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Real Estate & Rental employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Boston Housing Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOKA USA, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9LEROY DIXON ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PARKASH 180 LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LASTING IMPRESSIONS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PLAZA DEL CARIBE SE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GARDENVIEW ESTATES A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BENDERSON DEVELOPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PUEBLO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NEVADAN TOWER HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PLAZA LAS AMERICAS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LAS BRISAS PROPERTY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NRP INVESTMENTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0STOUT MANAGEMENT COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AUTO-CHLOR SYSTEMS O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NEVADA COMMERCIAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MANAGEMENT GROUP INC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11RODRIGO MATA GURROLA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ANGORA SERVICE CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ELMWOOD REALTY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FOX RENT A CAR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Boston Housing Autho…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Boston Housing Authority has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Real Estate & Rental peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Boston Housing Authority Compares

Boston Housing Authority's 3.67 violations per inspection compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector average of 2.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Boston Housing Authority to date. The Real Estate & Rental sector average runs $2,397 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-01-31

Last Inspection

2025-07-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,210

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Real Estate & Rental average of $2,210.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Real Estate & Rental

How Boston Housing Authority compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector, which has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Boston Housing Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.1
Violations 11 2.3
Total Penalty $0 $2,397
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $2,210
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Nationwide Real Estate & Rental peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Boston Housing Authority, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Doka USA, LTD. 3 insp. Channahon, IL Leroy Dixon Enterprises, INC. 3 insp. Glen Burnie, MD Parkash 180 LLC 3 insp. Bronx, NY Lasting Impressions Event Rental, INC. 3 insp. Columbus, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Real Estate & Rental

Showing 5 of 1670 other employers tracked in this sector.

NYC Housing Authority
Long Island City, Queens, NY
2 inspections $0
Union Holdings, INC.
San Juan, PR
2 inspections $0
Etco Services LLC
Grand Coulee, WA
2 inspections $0
Black Swamp Equipment, LLC
Archbold, OH
2 inspections $0
Two Trees Management CO. LLC
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Boston Housing Authority's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Boston Housing Authority against NYC Housing Authority, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Boston Housing Authority's inspection and penalty record is typical for Real Estate & Rental or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Real Estate & Rental sector
  • Boston Housing Authority also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston Housing Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Boston Housing Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Real Estate & Rental industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Boston Housing Authority have? ▼
Boston Housing Authority has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Boston Housing Authority had? ▼
Boston Housing Authority has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-01-31 and the most recent on 2025-07-14. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Boston Housing Authority? ▼
Boston Housing Authority has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Boston Housing Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Boston Housing Authority has 9 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Boston Housing Authority been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Boston Housing Authority, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Boston Housing Authority operate in? ▼
Boston Housing Authority operates in the Real Estate & Rental sector (NAICS code 531110). This industry has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 1,812 total OSHA inspections and $4.01M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Boston Housing Authority owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Boston Housing Authority owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Boston Housing Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Boston Housing Authority's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Union Holdings, INC. in San Juan, PR is a similar real estate & rental employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

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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