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Borough of High Bridge - Police Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of High Bridge - Police Department ranks #79,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$1,650
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#79,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of High Bridge - Police Department in High Bridge, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Borough of High Bridge - Police Department: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Petersburg City of Bailing Facility in Petersburg, AK is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,650 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#79,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Borough of High Bridge - Police Department runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,650 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Borough of High Bridge - Police Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF BRIDGEPORT F…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9CA CORRECTIONS PLEAS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6CUMBERLAND GAP - TOW…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10GREENWOOD LAKE VILL PD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11U.S. DEPT. OF NAVY -…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3MAINE DEPARTMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPT. OF ARMY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5U.S. NAVY PUGET SOUN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2LEE CENTER VOL FD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10C&C OF HONOLULU BOAR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14MUNICIPIO DE CATANO, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10CITY OF TACOMA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF LONG BEACH U…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4MONROE COUNTY DEPT O…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5FRANKLINVILLE FIRE D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14TELLICO PLAINS-CITY …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0CA CORRECTIONS & REH…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8DRNA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14TOWN OF EAST LYME, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14Borough of High Brid…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5
Borough of High Bridge - Police Department has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Borough of High Bridge - Police Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Borough of High Bridge - Police Department is the #1,345 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($1,650).

How Borough of High Bridge - Police Department Compares

Borough of High Bridge - Police Department's 1.25 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-03-09

Last Inspection

2017-04-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$413

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $413 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$1,650

Current Penalty Amount

$1,650

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Borough of High Bridge - Police Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Borough of High Bridge - Police Department Industry Avg
Inspections 4 3.2
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $1,650 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $413 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Borough of High Bridge - Police Department, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,650 here).

Petersburg City of Bailing Facility $1,650 AK Town of Waldo $1,650 ME Munising City of $1,650 MI Dot Harbor Div Baseyard Maintenance Section $1,650 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

City of Bridgeport Fire Department 4 insp. Bridgeport, CT CA Corrections Pleasant Valley State Prison 4 insp. Coalinga, CA Cumberland Gap - Town Hall 4 insp. Cumberland Gap, TN Greenwood Lake Vill PD 4 insp. Greenwood Lake, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Petersburg City of Bailing Facility
Petersburg, AK
2 inspections $1,650
Plumsted Municipal Building
New Egypt, NJ
2 inspections $1,650
Town of Waldo
Waldo, ME
2 inspections $1,650
Munising City of
Munising, MI
2 inspections $1,650
Dot Harbor Div Baseyard Maintenance Section
Honolulu, HI
2 inspections $1,650

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What to do with this record

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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 Borough of High Bridge - Police Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borough of High Bridge - Police Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 4 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Borough of High Bridge - Police Department have? ▼
Borough of High Bridge - Police Department has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of High Bridge - Police Department had? ▼
Borough of High Bridge - Police Department has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-09 and the most recent on 2017-04-20. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of High Bridge - Police Department? ▼
Borough of High Bridge - Police Department has been assessed $1,650 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of High Bridge - Police Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borough of High Bridge - Police Department has 4 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 Borough of High Bridge - Police Department operate in? ▼
Borough of High Bridge - Police Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Borough of High Bridge - Police Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Borough of High Bridge - Police Department ranks #79,828 (the lower half 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 Borough of High Bridge - Police Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borough of High Bridge - Police Department's total OSHA penalty of $1,650 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Petersburg City of Bailing Facility in Petersburg, AK is a similar public administration employer with $1,650 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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