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Hamilton Township Fire District #9

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hamilton Township Fire District #9 ranks #22,717 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 15 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty93% serious
$15,850
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#22,717
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hamilton Township Fire District #9 in Hamilton, NJ has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,850. 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 Hamilton Township Fire District #9: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,717 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Oakland County in Waterford, MI is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $15,750 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
93.3%
of violations were serious
#22,717
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hamilton Township Fire District #9 runs far above peers (6.1x 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

$15,850 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hamilton Township Fire District #9.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0012.324.637.049.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVI PORT AUTHORITY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10BLUFF CITY-CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SERVEN VOLUNTEER FIR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8TOWN OF CLIFTON FORGE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CA CORRECTIONS - DEU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NYCHA PELHAM PARKWAY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2VI WASTE MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1GARRISON FD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18BUFFALO CITY FD ENGI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1MONROE TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28MOSCOW - CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3U.S. CUSTOMS & BORDE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5SCIPIO TN MUN BLDG, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8CALIFORNIA DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6COLD SPRING VILL PD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8PORT WASHINGTON PD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22MUNICIPIO AUTÓNOMO D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17TOWN OF STOCKTON SPR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 32CONNECTICUT AIRPORT …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 47TOWN OF STERLING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13Hamilton Township Fi…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15
Hamilton Township Fire District #9 has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Hamilton Township Fire District #9 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hamilton Township Fire District #9 ranks #423 at $15,850 current penalty.

How Hamilton Township Fire District #9 Compares

Hamilton Township Fire District #9's 3.00 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 far above peers (6.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2016-07-12

Last Inspection

2016-12-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,170

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,170 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

93.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.7% 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

$15,850

Current Penalty Amount

$15,850

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Hamilton Township Fire District #9 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hamilton Township Fire District #9 Industry Avg
Inspections 5 3.2
Violations 15 6.4
Total Penalty $15,850 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,170 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hamilton Township Fire District #9, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,850 here).

City of Radford Public Works $15,875 VA CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Men's Colony (CMC) San Luis Obispo $15,900 CA Oakland County $15,750 MI Crim $15,950 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

VI Port Authority 5 insp. ST Thomas, VI Bluff City-City Hall 5 insp. Bluff City, TN Serven Volunteer Fire Company 5 insp. Waterloo, NY Town of Clifton Forge 5 insp. Clifton Forge, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Radford Public Works
Radford, VA
2 inspections $15,875
CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Men's Colony (CMC) San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
3 inspections $15,900
Dept. de La Familia - Region de Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR
0 inspections $0
Oakland County
Waterford, MI
3 inspections $15,750
Sea Isle City Fire Department
Sea Isle City, NJ
6 inspections $15,950

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What to do with this record

Use Hamilton Township Fire District #9's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Hamilton Township Fire District #9 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hamilton Township Fire District #9's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 15 violations across 5 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hamilton Township Fire District #9 have? ▼
Hamilton Township Fire District #9 has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,850.
How many OSHA inspections has Hamilton Township Fire District #9 had? ▼
Hamilton Township Fire District #9 has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-12 and the most recent on 2016-12-05. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hamilton Township Fire District #9? ▼
Hamilton Township Fire District #9 has been assessed $15,850 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hamilton Township Fire District #9 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hamilton Township Fire District #9 has 14 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 Hamilton Township Fire District #9 operate in? ▼
Hamilton Township Fire District #9 operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hamilton Township Fire District #9 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hamilton Township Fire District #9 ranks #22,717 (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 Hamilton Township Fire District #9's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hamilton Township Fire District #9's total OSHA penalty of $15,850 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (6.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Oakland County in Waterford, MI is a similar public administration employer with $15,750 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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