Establishment profile
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
25 SHATTUCK ST BLDG C-2, Boston, MA, 02115
611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Summary
HARVARD UNIVERSITY has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 53 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 44 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HARVARD 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers in NAICS 6113 within MA. Peer group: 49,000 employers. This establishment has 0 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HARVARD 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) · May 2015 – Jul 2016
Most frequent event: Climbing or stepping up or down-single episode
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2016 | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Amputation | |
| May 18, 2015 | Climbing or stepping up or down-single episode | Knee(s) | Hospitalized |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 44+ years. Most recent activity: 44 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 HARVARD UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HARVARD UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MA — for HARVARD 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 HARVARD 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.). 50 cases · 48 ULP · 2 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-CA-379172 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2026 | — | Open | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RD-368595 | Representation election | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-344322 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2024 | Apr 2026 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-342291 | Unfair labor practice | May 2024 | Feb 2025 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-331995 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2023 | Mar 2026 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-329148 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2023 | Mar 2026 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-328741 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2023 | — | Open | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-324505 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2023 | Mar 2026 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-308118 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2022 | Jun 2023 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-305843 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2022 | Jan 2026 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-305482 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2022 | Jan 2023 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-303814 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2022 | Jan 2026 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-303689 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2022 | Mar 2026 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-303564 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-300205 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2022 | Dec 2025 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-297727 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2022 | Apr 2026 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-289618 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2022 | Mar 2025 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-279216 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2021 | Mar 2025 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-267399 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-255875 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2020 | Mar 2020 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-242631 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2019 | Jul 2019 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-223110 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2018 | Sep 2018 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-184585 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2016 | Oct 2016 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-160259 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2015 | Nov 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-158865 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2015 | Sep 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-156003 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2015 | Sep 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-145885 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2015 | Apr 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-128681 | Unfair labor practice | May 2014 | Aug 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-108322 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2013 | Feb 2014 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-096831 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2013 | Apr 2013 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-095862 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2013 | Mar 2013 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-095235 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2012 | Apr 2013 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-089432 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2012 | May 2013 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-088733 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2012 | Oct 2012 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-087949 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2012 | Apr 2013 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-079519 | Representation election | Apr 2012 | May 2012 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-073959 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-068765 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2011 | Dec 2011 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-063309 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2011 | Nov 2013 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-046782 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2011 | Jun 2011 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-046686 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2011 | Nov 2011 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-046374 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2010 | Feb 2011 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-046372 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2010 | Jul 2011 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-046068 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2010 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045548 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2009 | Sep 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045547 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2009 | Sep 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045221 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2009 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-043501 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2006 | May 2007 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-041614 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2004 | Jul 2004 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-041025 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2003 | Apr 2004 | 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 HARVARD UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HARVARD UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HARVARD UNIVERSITY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of JusticeEXPERT WITNESScontract · Last action 2011-03-02$75,000
- Department of JusticeLITIGATIVE CONSULTANTcontract · Last action 2011-05-12$33,750
- Department of Homeland SecurityNATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE HTTP://WWW.HSPH.HARVARD.EDU/NPLI/ HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH/KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT 8 STORY STREET, SUITE 310 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 DATES: PART 1, 2-7 DEC 2012; PART 2, 18-21 JUN 2013 POC AT HARVARD IS: REGINA C. JUNGBLUTH MANAGING DIRECTOR HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE PHONE: 617-496-1214contract · Last action 2015-04-30$9,800
- Department of Homeland SecurityLEADERSHIP TRAININGcontract · Last action 2014-08-21$6,800
- Department of StateTUITION FEES FOR GRACE MASUKU AT HARVARD UNIVERSITYcontract · Last action 2012-07-17$3,600
- Department of Health and Human ServicesIGF::OT::IGF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/HARVARD UNIVcontract · Last action 2012-05-09$3,240
- Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS PR IS FOR TWO PROGRAM FEES FOR RISK COMMUNICATION CLASSES AT THE HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN BOSTON, MA., FOR PA1 SCHOFIELD AND CWO MIDGETT. POC: PA1 SCHOFIELD EXT 3016contract · Last action 2012-05-02$3,190
- Department of StateSTRENGTHENING HUMAN RESOURCE COURSEcontract · Last action 2011-03-03$3,037
- U.S. Agency for Global MediaCONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A STUDIO FOR A REMOTE INTERVIEW FOR (UKRAINIAN SERVICE)PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 11/14/2008-11/24/2008.contract · Last action 2008-12-18$150
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 541199 - ALL OTHER LEGAL SERVICES. Last action: 2015-04-30. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-01-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-04-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $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 HARVARD UNIVERSITY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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 HARVARD UNIVERSITY's OSHA violation history?
- HARVARD UNIVERSITY has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does HARVARD UNIVERSITY's safety record compare to its industry?
- HARVARD UNIVERSITY operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.7.