MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is a colleges, universities, and professional schools employer in CAMBRIDGE, MA. Federal records show 10 OSHA inspections with 12 violations and $26,912 in penalties. 1 workplace fatality investigation on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA, and the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Last updated: April 29, 2026.

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

471 MEMORIAL DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139

611310 — Top companies in Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspections

12 violations

$26,912 in penalties

Violations across 3 federal agencies

Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.

1 fatalities2 hospitalizations1 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

1.3

Industry Avg DART

0.6

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$26,912

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

HIGH

SVEP Flag

Yes

Visa Applications

Visa Certified

Data Insights

History Span

22 years

Last Activity

11yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.5/yr

Violation Rate

0.5/yr

Violation Severity Mix

67% serious$2,243 avg per violation$2,691 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHAEPANLRB$26,912 total across all agencies

Federal Contracts (5-year)

Total Obligated

$14,269,094

Contracts

Top Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$5,920,883

Top Agencies by Obligation

National Aeronautics and Space Administration$5,920,883

Department of Defense$4,375,363

Department of Health and Human Services$3,752,118

Department of Transportation$186,450

Department of Homeland Security$34,280

Primary NAICS: 611310 - COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS

Last Action: 2025-04-23

Source: USAspending.gov prime contract awards. Net obligations (awards minus deobligations) over the last five fiscal years.

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint

Accident

Referral

Follow-up

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 50% of inspections

Recidivism: 5 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

98%

Worse than most peers

vs 54 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

98%

Inspection Frequency Percentile

100%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases

Unfair Labor Practice

Representation (Union)

National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

Visa & Labor Certification (OFLC)

Total Applications

Certified

Avg Wage Ratio

1.47x

H-1B

Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage.

Environmental Compliance (EPA)

EPA Inspections

Quarters Non-Compliant

Formal Actions

Status: Significant Violation

EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement and program records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA) plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY's OSHA violation history?: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $26,912 in total penalties.
How does MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY's safety record compare to its industry?: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.
Has MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY had any workplace fatalities?: Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.