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Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant ranks #5,895 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty61% serious
$45,150
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,895
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant in Hightstown, 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: $45,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,895 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Southern California Edison Company in Rialto, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $44,435 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
60.9%
of violations were serious
#5,895
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.5 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 Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant runs far above peers (8.2x 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

$45,150 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF FALMOUTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BOLIVAR - GAS DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NORTH WEST UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VILLAGE OF CAPRON - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BRISTOL TENNESSEE ES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FIRST LIGHT ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AKRON VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HUNTLAND-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUCKINGHAM COUNTY WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LAKE GEORGE WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GOLDEN HEART UTILITI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PEOPLES GAS LIGHT AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4METROPOLITAN WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOLIVAR - WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PIKEVILLE - GAS DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JELLICO UTILITIES - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LIVERPOOL VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17WEST HEMPSTEAD WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GRAYSVILLE-WATER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCHROON TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Hightstown Advanced …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23
Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 23 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant sits at penalty rank #94 of 866 penalized establishments ($45,150 assessed).

How Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant Compares

Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant's 11.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (8.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-11-06

Last Inspection

2022-03-04

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$22,575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $22,575 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

60.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

39.1% 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

$45,150

Current Penalty Amount

$45,150

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 23 6.1
Total Penalty $45,150 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $22,575 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($45,150 here).

TSG Water Resources Usvi, INC. $45,382 VI Tampa Electric Company $44,650 FL Southern California Edison Company $44,435 CA Jznee Renewable Energy Technology INC. $43,083 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Falmouth 2 insp. Falmouth, KY Bolivar - Gas Department 2 insp. Bolivar, TN North West Utility District - Water Plant 2 insp. Soddy Daisy, TN Village of Capron - Water Department 2 insp. Capron, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

TSG Water Resources Usvi, INC.
ST Thomas, VI
4 inspections $45,382
Borough of Tuckerton Water Department
Tuckerton, NJ
4 inspections $44,800
Burlington City Sewage Treatment Plant
Burlington, NJ
4 inspections $44,800
Tampa Electric Company
Tampa, FL
4 inspections $44,650
Southern California Edison Company
Rialto, CA
2 inspections $44,435

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What to do with this record

Use Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant'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 Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant have? ▼
Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $45,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant had? ▼
Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-06 and the most recent on 2022-03-04. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant? ▼
Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant has been assessed $45,150 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant 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 Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant operate in? ▼
Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant ranks #5,895 (the top 10% 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 Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hightstown Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant's total OSHA penalty of $45,150 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (8.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Southern California Edison Company in Rialto, CA is a similar utilities employer with $44,435 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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