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Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works has a concerning safety record: 41 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty59% serious
$110,600
OSHA penalties
41
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#1,434
of 100,495 penalized employers

Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works in Hightstown, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 41 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $110,600. 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 Hightstown Department of Public Works 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 41 violations, averaging 10.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 24 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Davies Contracting in Morehead City, NC is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.3
violations per inspection
58.5%
of violations were serious
99%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works runs far above peers (16.4x 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

$110,600 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($110,600) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $110,600 $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

What the Data Says About Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works

The federal enforcement record for Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works in Hightstown, NJ includes 4 OSHA inspections and 41 violations, translating to 10.25 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 24 (58.5%) 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 $110,600 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $110,600 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $27,650. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (16.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-08-29 to 2026-01-22, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-08-29

Last Inspection

2026-01-22

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$27,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 10.3 violations per visit. That's $27,650 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

58.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

17

Other-Than-Serious

41.5% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$110,600

Current Penalty Amount

$110,600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 41 3.3
Total Penalty $110,600 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $27,650 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 41 violations across 4 inspections, including 24 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works have? ▼
Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works has 41 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $110,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works had? ▼
Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-29 and the most recent on 2026-01-22. This averages 10.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works? ▼
Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works has been assessed $110,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works has 24 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 Hightstown Department of Public Works operate in? ▼
Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $110,600 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (16.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Davies Contracting in Morehead City, NC is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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