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Hackettstown Public Schools

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hackettstown Public Schools ranks #1,061 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty64% serious
$136,000
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#1,061
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hackettstown Public Schools in Hackettstown, NJ has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $136,000. 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 Hackettstown Public Schools: 8 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 28 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,061 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, MultiLingual Solutions in Rockville, MD is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
64.3%
of violations were serious
#1,061
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hackettstown Public Schools compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hackettstown Public Schools runs far above peers (45.0x 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

$136,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($136,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $136,000 $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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hackettstown Public Schools.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.1013.126.239.352.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWN OF CLINTON, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10CITY OF NEW HAVEN PU…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27UPR RUM, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 22UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13PORTLAND SD 1J, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8UC REGENTS UC DAVIS, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2MONTGOMERY COUNTY PU…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 40DE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7GREEN RIVER COMMUNIT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 16HARVARD UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 41BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 50STATE OF OREGON UNIV…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7CUNY BMCC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4Hackettstown Public …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 28
Hackettstown Public Schools has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 28 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hackettstown Public Schools in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

In Educational Services, Hackettstown Public Schools sits at penalty rank #3 of 856 penalized establishments ($136,000 assessed).

How Hackettstown Public Schools Compares

Hackettstown Public Schools's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (45.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2024-05-01

Last Inspection

2024-07-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 8 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $17,000 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

64.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

35.7% 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

$136,000

Current Penalty Amount

$136,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Hackettstown Public Schools compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hackettstown Public Schools Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.5
Violations 28 5.7
Total Penalty $136,000 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,000 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hackettstown Public Schools, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($136,000 here).

New Mexico Highlands University $119,600 NM DE $98,857 PR DE $174,875 PR Northwestern University $94,604 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Town of Clinton 8 insp. Clinton, CT DE 8 insp. Aguada, PR DE 8 insp. Rio Piedras, PR City of New Haven Public Schools 8 insp. New Haven, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

ACADEMI Training Center, LLC
Moyock, NC
0 inspections $0
Barry University, INC
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Maybrook Christian School
Whittier, CA
0 inspections $0
Carney Educational Services
Canyon Country, CA
0 inspections $0
MultiLingual Solutions
Rockville, MD
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 Hackettstown Public Schools safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hackettstown Public Schools's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 8 inspections, including 18 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hackettstown Public Schools have? ▼
Hackettstown Public Schools has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $136,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Hackettstown Public Schools had? ▼
Hackettstown Public Schools has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-05-01 and the most recent on 2024-07-12. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hackettstown Public Schools? ▼
Hackettstown Public Schools has been assessed $136,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hackettstown Public Schools have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hackettstown Public Schools has 18 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 Hackettstown Public Schools operate in? ▼
Hackettstown Public Schools operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611110). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hackettstown Public Schools rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hackettstown Public Schools ranks #1,061 (the top 1% 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 Hackettstown Public Schools's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hackettstown Public Schools's total OSHA penalty of $136,000 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (45.0x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, MultiLingual Solutions in Rockville, MD is a similar educational services 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 8 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.