Administrative & Waste Services · High Bridge, NJ

Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department has a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty57% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$37,800
OSHA penalties: 23
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #7,602
of 100,495 penalized employers

Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department in High Bridge, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 13 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Juan Mesa in Fresno, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $37,800 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection: 56.5%
of violations were serious: 92%
of penalized employers rank lower

Borough of High Bridge…

$37,800
Administrative & Waste Services avg

$3,722

What this shows Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department runs far above peers (10.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$37,800 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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

What the Data Says About Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department

The federal enforcement record for Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department in High Bridge, NJ includes 2 OSHA inspections and 23 violations, translating to 11.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 13 (56.5%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $37,800 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $37,800 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $18,900. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer, this record runs far above peers (10.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-12-19 to 2018-03-27, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-12-19

Last Inspection

2018-03-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,191

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $18,900 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,191.

Serious

56.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

43.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$37,800

Current Penalty Amount

$37,800

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.2
Violations	23	2.7
Total Penalty	$37,800	$3,722
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$18,900	$3,191

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department have? ▼

Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,800.

How many OSHA inspections has Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department had? ▼

Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-19 and the most recent on 2018-03-27. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department? ▼

Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department has been assessed $37,800 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department has 13 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- Public Works Department operate in? ▼

Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561210). This industry has 12,901 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,048 total OSHA inspections and $48.01M in cumulative penalties.

How does Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Borough of High Bridge- Public Works Department's total OSHA penalty of $37,800 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,722 per employer (10.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Juan Mesa in Fresno, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $37,800 in current penalties.

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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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