Establishment profile
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
704 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA, 02215
611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Summary
BOSTON UNIVERSITY has accumulated 19 OSHA violations across 14 inspections over 49 years of recorded history, with $7,956 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 59 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BOSTON UNIVERSITY appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
36% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 19 distinct standards shown · 19 citations in this view · $7,956 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0103 B03 IIIC | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Feb 2010 | Feb 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0103 B03 IIIA | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Feb 2010 | Feb 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 K02 | 1 | 1 | $938 | Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $750 | Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 A02 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1101 K08 I | 1 | 1 | $563 | Apr 2000 | Apr 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A08 | 1 | 1 | $506 | Apr 2000 | Apr 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1903.0002 A01 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E02 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2010 | Feb 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1101 L04 II | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2000 | Apr 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 A05 II | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G08 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1977 | Jun 1977 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1977 | Jun 1977 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1977 | Jun 1977 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 A05 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1977 | Jun 1977 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 6113 within MA. Peer group: 59 employers. This establishment has 19 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BOSTON UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · Jun 2017 – Jun 2025 · 6 in last 5 years
Most frequent event: Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | Struck against stationary object unspecified | Elbow(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Thigh(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Fall on same level due to slipping | Knee(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Feb 3, 2023 | Fall, slip, trip, unspecified | Head, unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Fall on same level, unspecified | Brain | Hospitalized | |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Pelvis | Hospitalized | |
| Jan 29, 2019 | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| May 12, 2018 | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Head and trunk | Hospitalized | |
| Jun 26, 2017 | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Ankle(s) | Hospitalized |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1999 | CARDIOVASC SYSTEM,HEART,HEART ATTACKFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BOSTON UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BOSTON UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MA — for BOSTON UNIVERSITY, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other BOSTON UNIVERSITY locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 33 cases · 27 ULP · 5 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-RC-372796 | Representation election | Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-372285 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2025 | Aug 2025 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-366392 | Unfair labor practice | May 2025 | Jan 2026 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-315427 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2023 | — | Open | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-288079 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2021 | Oct 2022 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-287886 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2021 | Oct 2022 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-285416 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2021 | Oct 2022 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-274011 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2021 | Dec 2025 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-270747 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2020 | Dec 2025 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-270066 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2020 | Jul 2021 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-258432 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-UC-257569 | UC | Mar 2020 | Dec 2020 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-246074 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2019 | Feb 2021 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-220820 | Unfair labor practice | May 2018 | Apr 2019 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-211766 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2017 | Jan 2018 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-193594 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2017 | Nov 2017 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-183979 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-171016 | Representation election | Mar 2016 | Apr 2016 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-169125 | Representation election | Feb 2016 | Mar 2016 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-163324 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2015 | Feb 2016 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-151474 | Unfair labor practice | May 2015 | Aug 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-147713 | Representation election | Mar 2015 | May 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-139754 | Representation election | Oct 2014 | Feb 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-139828 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2014 | Nov 2014 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-046852 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2011 | Sep 2011 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045045 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2008 | Dec 2008 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-044931 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2008 | Nov 2008 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-044671 | Unfair labor practice | May 2008 | Jul 2008 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-044484 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2008 | Feb 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-044178 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2007 | Jun 2008 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-043306 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2006 | Feb 2007 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-037819 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2000 | Aug 2000 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-037818 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2000 | Aug 2000 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BOSTON UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BOSTON UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 3 facilities.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BOSTON UNIVERSITY 871 COMMONWEALTH AVE · BOSTON, MA, 02215 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Jun 2019 | View → |
BOSTON UNIVERSITY 512 BEACON ST · BOSTON, MA, 02215 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
BOSTON UNIVERSITY 200 RIVERWAY · BOSTON, MA, 02215 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-07 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-07-12 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-10-09 | Referral | 3 | 2 | $2,500 | |
| 2000-03-15 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $1,069 | |
| 1999-07-14 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-06-02 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-11-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-09-30 | Complaint | 8 | 7 | $4,388 | |
| 1993-05-25 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-12-03 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-04-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-09-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-09-27 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-06-22 | Complaint | 4 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BOSTON UNIVERSITY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BOSTON UNIVERSITY's OSHA violation history?
- BOSTON UNIVERSITY has 14 OSHA inspections on record with 19 violations and $7,956.25 in total penalties.
- How does BOSTON UNIVERSITY's safety record compare to its industry?
- BOSTON UNIVERSITY operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.
- Has BOSTON UNIVERSITY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving BOSTON UNIVERSITY.