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Massachusetts General Hospital

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Massachusetts General Hospital ranks #22,250 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$16,131
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,250
of 99,447 penalized employers

Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,131. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Massachusetts General Hospital 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,250 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, C & S Staffing, LLC in Whitesboro, TX is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#22,250
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Massachusetts General Hospital compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Massachusetts General Hospital runs far above peers (13.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$16,131 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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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 Massachusetts General Hospital.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMEMORIAL SLOAN KETTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EGER HEALTH CARE AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OSHKOSH ASSISTED LIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SSC MONTROSE SAN JUA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DELAWARE HEALTH CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BETHANY CENTER FOR R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PORTERVILLE CONVALES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VIBRA SPECIALITY HOS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WORK HEALTH SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAVA SENIOR CARE DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STARR COMMONWEALTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SUN VALLEY ACRES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NHC HEALTHCARE/SOMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16NJDC&F-CHILD PROTECT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALBANY ASSISTED LIVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE GOOD SAMARITAN H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SUNY UPSTATE GOLISAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Massachusetts Genera…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Massachusetts General Hospital has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Massachusetts General Hospital in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Massachusetts General Hospital is the #336 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($16,131).

How Massachusetts General Hospital Compares

Massachusetts General Hospital's 0.50 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 far above peers (13.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-05-03

Last Inspection

2025-02-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,066

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $8,066 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$16,131

Current Penalty Amount

$16,131

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Massachusetts General Hospital compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Massachusetts General Hospital Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 1 1.1
Total Penalty $16,131 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,066 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Massachusetts General Hospital, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,131 here).

Loma Linda University Medical Center $16,125 CA Sierra Hematology-Oncology Medical Center, a Professional Corporation $16,100 CA Emory University $16,175 GA Ardent Care LLC $16,225 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 2 insp. New York, NY Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center 2 insp. Staten Island, NY Emergency Physicians Urgent Care, INC. 2 insp. Fresno, CA Holy Cross Hospital, INC. 2 insp. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Parabasic Ambulance Service
Andrews, SC
0 inspections $0
William Penn Care Center
Jeannette, PA
0 inspections $0
C & S Staffing, LLC
Whitesboro, TX
0 inspections $0
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
6 inspections $16,125
Jones Health Services,Inc
Durham, NC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Massachusetts General Hospital safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Massachusetts General Hospital's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Massachusetts General Hospital have? ▼
Massachusetts General Hospital has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,131.
How many OSHA inspections has Massachusetts General Hospital had? ▼
Massachusetts General Hospital has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-05-03 and the most recent on 2025-02-27. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Massachusetts General Hospital? ▼
Massachusetts General Hospital has been assessed $16,131 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Massachusetts General Hospital have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Massachusetts General Hospital has 1 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.
What industry does Massachusetts General Hospital operate in? ▼
Massachusetts General Hospital operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 622110). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Massachusetts General Hospital rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Massachusetts General Hospital ranks #22,250 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Massachusetts General Hospital's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Massachusetts General Hospital's total OSHA penalty of $16,131 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (13.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, C & S Staffing, LLC in Whitesboro, TX is a similar healthcare & social assistance 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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