Massachusetts General Hospital Safety Record

Boston, MA · Health Care & Social Assistance

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 02/27/2025

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts has 31 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $48,831 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 2025.

Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the health care & social assistance industry, this places Massachusetts General Hospital among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

26 of the 31 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Massachusetts workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

2.6 Massachusetts General Hospital violations/inspection
vs
2.8 Health Care & Social Assistance avg
Below industry average
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1 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$16,131 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 31 violations, $48,831 in penalties across 12 inspections
31 Total Violations
12 Total Inspections
26 Total Serious
$48,831 Total Penalties
Serious?
1 ($16,131)
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
Violations decreased 97% over the past 5 years (1 recent vs 30 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $68,581 in penalties for Massachusetts General Hospital, later reduced to $48,831 — a 29% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
6 citations $4,350
1926.1101 OSHA Standard
3 citations $2,250
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $1,100
1910.1048 OSHA Standard
3 citations $2,825
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
2 citations $16,881

Workers' Compensation in Massachusetts

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Massachusetts General Hospital in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/27/2025 M? Boston, MA 0 $0
05/03/2024 Referral? Boston, MA 1 $16,131
10/30/2009 Referral? Boston, MA 0 $0
03/24/2008 Complaint? Boston, MA 0 $0
02/11/2004 Follow-Up? Boston, MA 0 $0
02/18/2003 Accident? Boston, MA 2 $10,000
09/10/1999 Complaint? Boston, MA 0 $0
05/14/1996 Complaint? Boston, MA 5 $3,750
10/28/1993 Complaint? Boston, MA 1 $850
07/11/1991 Complaint? Boston, MA 22 $18,100
08/21/1990 Unprogrammed Related? Boston, MA 0 $0
05/27/1988 Complaint? Boston, MA 0 $0

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