CAMBRIDGE, MA — 2014-10-02 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Unprogrammed Related inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 2014-10-02 00:00:00, OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related safety inspection of MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY in 471 MEMORIAL DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 (NAICS 611310). OSHA activity number 340022664.

What this inspection record means

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Site address: 471 MEMORIAL DRIVE
City: CAMBRIDGE
State: MA
ZIP: 02139
Mailing: 265 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE EHS OFFICE N52-496, 4TH FL., CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Unprogrammed Related (G)
Scope: Partial (B)
Discipline: Safety
Advance notice: No
Union status: B

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2014-10-02 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2014-10-02 00:00:00
Case closed: 2015-01-20 00:00:00
Last modified: 2026-07-21 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2026-07-22 00:19:54

Establishment context

NAICS code: 611310
Employees: 1000
Ownership type: A

Citations

1 citation on file for this inspection.

1910.305 B01 II

Repeat Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Dec 12, 2014
Penalty: Initial $20,000 · Current $9,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    (a) Location - 471 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA:  On or about 10/2/14, the employer failed to ensure the unused openings in electrical panels, cabinets, and motor control centers were effectively closed.     Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910. 305 (b) (1) (ii)  which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 959271, Citation Number 01, Item Number 3 b Issued 6/13/2014 with respect to workplace located at 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139. The final order date for this citation on 7/10/14.

Recent events (2)

2015-01-16 00:00:00 — I (R) $9000
2014-12-12 00:00:00 — Z (R) $20000

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Source

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 340022664.

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