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Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage ranks #20,376 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$17,583
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,376
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage in North Bergen, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,583. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,376 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Martin County Health Care Facility in Inez, KY is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#20,376
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 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 Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage runs far above peers (14.9x 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

$17,583 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLUE RIDGE THERAPY C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SCRIPPS HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE OAKS OF WEST KET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8QUEENS BOULEVARD EXT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NORTH HILL NEEDHAM, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SHELBY EYE CENTERS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CONTRA COSTA COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MEDILODGE OF ST. CLAIR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ORLANDO HEALTH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BODHI CHIROPRACTIC P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FLORIDA MENTOR II, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TENET HEALTHCARE CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MENTAL HEALTH AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14G V SONNY MONTGOMERY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WESTCHESTER MED CTR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SALEM ASSOCIATES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Hackensack Meridian …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Among 2,466 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage ranks #311 at $17,583 current penalty.

How Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage Compares

Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (14.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-05-06

Last Inspection

2020-05-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,792

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $8,792 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$44,574

Current Penalty Amount

$17,583

Penalty Reduction

60.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,991 from the initial assessment of $44,574. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 12 1.1
Total Penalty $17,583 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,792 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,583 here).

El Paso Health & Rehab Center $17,562 TX Integrity Crescent Park Village LLC $17,652 FL The Brooklyn Hospital Center $17,500 NY Maine Medical Center $17,685 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Blue Ridge Therapy Connection 2 insp. Stuart, VA Scripps Health 2 insp. LA Jolla, CA The Oaks of West Kettering 2 insp. Kettering, OH Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility Management LLC 2 insp. Flushing, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Centros Medicos Las Americas
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Martin County Health Care Facility
Inez, KY
0 inspections $0
Bethel Home 2
Lakewood, WA
0 inspections $0
Riverview Industries (RVI)
Oak Harbor, OH
0 inspections $0
Promise Care Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
0 inspections $0

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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 Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage have? ▼
Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,583.
How many OSHA inspections has Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage had? ▼
Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-05-06 and the most recent on 2020-05-28. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage? ▼
Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage has been assessed $17,583 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $44,574 (a 60.6% reduction).
Does Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage has 6 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 Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage operate in? ▼
Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623110). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage ranks #20,376 (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 Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care INC., the Harborage's total OSHA penalty of $17,583 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (14.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Martin County Health Care Facility in Inez, KY is a similar healthcare & social assistance 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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