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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Boston, MA

Museum of Fine Arts

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Museum of Fine Arts ranks #9,076 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty69% serious
$33,350
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,076
of 99,447 penalized employers

Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $33,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Museum of Fine Arts 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,076 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Space Odyssey in Englewood, NJ is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
69.2%
of violations were serious
#9,076
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Museum of Fine Arts compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Museum of Fine Arts runs far above peers (7.4x 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

$33,350 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Museum of Fine Arts.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCEDAR FAIR LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BRIDGEPORT SHOOTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MARINA PDR OPERATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EQUINOX HOLDINGS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SCAFFORM EVENT SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWERS ARMORY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VENTURA COUNTRY CLUB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHINA LAKE GOLF COUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11OYSTER BAY TN SYOSSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALEXANDRIA BAY VILL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SKOKIE PARK DISTRICT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOWLERO TALKING STIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LIBERTY ATHLETIC CLUB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16GENESIS HEALTH CLUBS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PORTLAND AQUARIUM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTH DAVIS RECREATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ALEXANDRIA BAY VILL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SEASIDE PARK BEACH C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 622ND DISTRICT AGRICU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VENTURA ENTERTAINMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Museum of Fine Arts, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Museum of Fine Arts has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Museum of Fine Arts in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Among 848 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with OSHA penalties on file, Museum of Fine Arts ranks #58 at $33,350 current penalty.

How Museum of Fine Arts Compares

Museum of Fine Arts's 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-03-30

Last Inspection

2017-05-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $16,675 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

69.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

30.8% 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

$83,293

Current Penalty Amount

$33,350

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $49,943 from the initial assessment of $83,293. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Museum of Fine Arts compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Museum of Fine Arts Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 13 5.1
Total Penalty $33,350 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,675 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Museum of Fine Arts, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,350 here).

Brooklyn Botanic Garden $33,565 NY Sunrise Park Resort $33,899 AZ Barona Creek Golf Club $34,045 CA Attitash Mountain Resort $32,420 NH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cedar Fair LP 2 insp. Allentown, PA Bridgeport Shooting Range, LLC 2 insp. Bridgeport, CT Marina PDR Operations, L.L.C. 2 insp. Fajardo, PR Equinox Holdings 2 insp. New York, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Embassy Club West
West Des Moines, IA
0 inspections $0
Space Odyssey
Englewood, NJ
0 inspections $0
Stanford Golf Course
Stanford, CA
0 inspections $0
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $33,565
Dismal River Club
Mullen, NE
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 Museum of Fine Arts safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Museum of Fine Arts's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Museum of Fine Arts have? ▼
Museum of Fine Arts has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Museum of Fine Arts had? ▼
Museum of Fine Arts has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-30 and the most recent on 2017-05-10. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Museum of Fine Arts? ▼
Museum of Fine Arts has been assessed $33,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $83,293 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Museum of Fine Arts have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Museum of Fine Arts 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.
What industry does Museum of Fine Arts operate in? ▼
Museum of Fine Arts operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 712110). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Museum of Fine Arts rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Museum of Fine Arts ranks #9,076 (the top 10% 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 Museum of Fine Arts's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Museum of Fine Arts's total OSHA penalty of $33,350 is above the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer (7.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Space Odyssey in Englewood, NJ is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation 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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