Establishment profile
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
100 INSTITUTE RD, WORCESTER, MA, 01609
611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Summary
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 17 years of recorded history, with $56,229 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 55 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 83rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and OFLC visa and labor certification records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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
80% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 6113 within MA. Peer group: 55 employers. This establishment has 13 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE. 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
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 3+ years. Most recent activity: 3 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 WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MA — for WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, 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 WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE locations in the same state.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
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)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-06 | Complaint | 4 | 1 | $16,878 | |
| 2023-04-06 | Complaint | 4 | 4 | $18,751 | |
| 2016-02-11 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $5,600 | |
| 2015-02-20 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $15,000 | |
| 2009-04-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYWESTFORD — 2 federal enforcement records
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE 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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Frequently asked
- What is WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE's OSHA violation history?
- WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $56,228.9 in total penalties.
- How does WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE's safety record compare to its industry?
- WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE operates in the colleges, universities, and professional schools industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.