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Worcester Housing Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Worcester Housing Authority ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty94% serious
$500
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Worcester Housing Authority in Worcester, MA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Worcester Housing Authority 5 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 3.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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 (4.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, BV Properties INC in Yauco, PR is another real estate & rental employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $480 in current penalties.

3.6
violations per inspection
94.4%
of violations were serious
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 38/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Worcester Housing Authority compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Real Estate & Rental per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Worcester Housing Authority runs well below peers (0.21x 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

$500 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Real Estate & Rental employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Worcester Housing Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.94.555.56.106.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALYESKA RESORT OPERA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6REDBURN PROPERTY SER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 69DG, LLC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3NMB PROPERTIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17WESTCORP MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25CYPRESS INVESTMENTS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2GITTLEMAN MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3WYOMING FINANCIAL PR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SUNSET DEVELOPMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1ENERSTAR RENTALS & S…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11GALLINA DEVELOPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7BMHA OFFICES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4STONE MOUNTAIN ACCES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1AUTORIDAD DE EDIFICI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3SAN FRANCISCO HOUSIN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9RHODES CRANE & RIGGI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0WEST COAST EVENT PRO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14TOWER VILLAS COUNCIL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CIH PROPERTIES INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13SHAWMUT DESIGN AND C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4Worcester Housing Au…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18
Worcester Housing Authority has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Worcester Housing Authority in the Real Estate & Rental enforcement ledger

Among 534 Real Estate & Rental employers with OSHA penalties on file, Worcester Housing Authority ranks #478 at $500 current penalty.

How Worcester Housing Authority Compares

Worcester Housing Authority's 3.60 violations per inspection compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector average of 2.3 violations per employer.

Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.21x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2023-01-06

Last Inspection

2026-01-13

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,210

What this shows 5 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.6 violations per visit. That's $100 per inspection vs. the Real Estate & Rental average of $2,210.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

94.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.6% 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

$500

Current Penalty Amount

$500

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Real Estate & Rental

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

Metric Worcester Housing Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.1
Violations 18 2.3
Total Penalty $500 $2,397
Avg Penalty per Inspection $100 $2,210
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Nationwide Real Estate & Rental peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($500 here).

Allied Rental $500 MN Empresas SLMM,------SP CORP. $500 PR Trend Services INC. $501 TX E & P Electrical Contracting Company, INC. $490 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Alyeska Resort Operations Limited Partnership 5 insp. Girdwood, AK Redburn Property Services, LLC 5 insp. Albany, NY 9dg, LLC. 5 insp. Christiansburg, VA NMB Properties LLC 5 insp. Reno, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Real Estate & Rental

Showing 5 of 1670 other employers tracked in this sector.

Allied Rental
ST Paul, MN
2 inspections $500
Empresas SLMM,------SP CORP.
Carolina, PR
2 inspections $500
Trend Services INC.
Mentone, TX
2 inspections $501
E & P Electrical Contracting Company, INC.
Virginia Beach, VA
4 inspections $490
BV Properties INC
Yauco, PR
2 inspections $480

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What to do with this record

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

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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 Worcester Housing Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Worcester Housing Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 5 inspections, including 17 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 Worcester Housing Authority have? ▼
Worcester Housing Authority has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $500.
How many OSHA inspections has Worcester Housing Authority had? ▼
Worcester Housing Authority has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-01-06 and the most recent on 2026-01-13. This averages 3.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Worcester Housing Authority? ▼
Worcester Housing Authority has been assessed $500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Worcester Housing Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Worcester Housing Authority has 17 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 Worcester Housing Authority operate in? ▼
Worcester 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.
Where does Worcester Housing Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Worcester Housing Authority ranks #92,988 (the lower half 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 Worcester Housing Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Worcester Housing Authority's total OSHA penalty of $500 is below the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, BV Properties INC in Yauco, PR is a similar real estate & rental employer with $480 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 5 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.