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Blairstown Hose CO. #1

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Blairstown Hose CO. #1 ranks #14,774 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$23,150
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,774
of 99,447 penalized employers

Blairstown Hose CO. #1 in Blairstown, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Blairstown Hose CO. #1 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,774 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of North Las Vegas Fire Department in North las Vegas, NV is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#14,774
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Blairstown Hose CO. #1 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Blairstown Hose CO. #1 runs far above peers (8.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$23,150 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Blairstown Hose CO. #1.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF HAMPTON, DIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAN BERNARDINO COUNT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF SAN DIEGO FI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BURLINGTON FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHANDLER UNIFIED SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNION RURAL FIRE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF MANISTEE FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BOONVILLE VILLAGE VO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NORTH UTILITY DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WHITE BLUFF - POLICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. DEPARTMENT OF I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MOUNT CARMEL - POLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14APPOMATTOX COUNTY SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COUNTY OF KAUAI - DP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OSSINING VILL FD - C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NYCACS ZONE C, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DEPT OF THE ARMY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PENN YAN VILLAGE FIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MARYLAND STATE HIGHW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27Blairstown Hose CO. #1, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Blairstown Hose CO. #1 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Blairstown Hose CO. #1 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Blairstown Hose CO. #1 is the #283 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($23,150).

How Blairstown Hose CO. #1 Compares

Blairstown Hose CO. #1's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (8.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-06-28

Last Inspection

2016-06-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $11,575 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$23,150

Current Penalty Amount

$23,150

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Blairstown Hose CO. #1 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Blairstown Hose CO. #1 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 8 6.4
Total Penalty $23,150 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,575 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Blairstown Hose CO. #1, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,150 here).

State of Nevada Correctional Facility $23,127 NV Alamogordo, City of $23,100 NM DE Instituto DE Capacitacion Administrativa $23,050 PR Town of Carrboro - Public Works $23,433 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

City of Hampton, Division of Fire and Rescue 2 insp. Hampton, VA San Bernardino County Fire Protection District 2 insp. San Bernardino, CA City of San Diego Fire Rescue Dept. 2 insp. San Diego, CA Burlington Fire Department 2 insp. Burlington, VT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Bergenfield
Bergenfield, NJ
3 inspections $23,150
City of East Orange
East Orange, NJ
1 inspections $1,000
Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI)
McLean, VA
0 inspections $0
State of Nevada Correctional Facility
Indian Springs, NV
3 inspections $23,127
City of North Las Vegas Fire Department
North las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Blairstown Hose CO. #1's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blairstown Hose CO. #1 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Blairstown Hose CO. #1's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Blairstown Hose CO. #1 have? ▼
Blairstown Hose CO. #1 has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Blairstown Hose CO. #1 had? ▼
Blairstown Hose CO. #1 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-28 and the most recent on 2016-06-29. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Blairstown Hose CO. #1? ▼
Blairstown Hose CO. #1 has been assessed $23,150 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Blairstown Hose CO. #1 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Blairstown Hose CO. #1 has 8 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Blairstown Hose CO. #1 operate in? ▼
Blairstown Hose CO. #1 operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Blairstown Hose CO. #1 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Blairstown Hose CO. #1 ranks #14,774 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Blairstown Hose CO. #1's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Blairstown Hose CO. #1's total OSHA penalty of $23,150 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (8.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of North Las Vegas Fire Department in North las Vegas, NV is a similar public administration employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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