Norwood, Massachusetts · Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) · NAICS 541714
OSHA has inspected Moderna, Inc once in Massachusetts.
The inspection began on Jul 5, 2022 on a referral, in Norwood.
That inspection ended with 1 citation item: 1 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $8,287 and now stand at $6,000, 28% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for professional services employers since 2015 is $1,821, and Moderna, Inc averages $6,000 (1 cited inspection).
Moderna, Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(a) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $8,287 | $6,000 | Oct 19, 2022 | Final |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Norwood site logged 7 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 2,067 workers: 0.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.1 for its industry. Those cases cost 401 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderna Tx- Norwood Norwood · 2025 | 2,067 | 7 | 5 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| Moderna Norwood · 2025 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| Moderna MTC South Norwood · 2021 | 927 | 24 | 9 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.176(a)
(a) Use of mechanical equipment. Where mechanical handling equipment is used, sufficient safe clearances shall be allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. Permanent aisles and passageways shall be appropriately marked.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.