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Hightstown Engine Company #1

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hightstown Engine Company #1 ranks #10,769 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$29,550
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#10,769
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hightstown Engine Company #1 in Hightstown, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,550. 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 Engine Company #1 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,769 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Holmdel Fire and Rescue Company #2 in Holmdel, NJ is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $29,700 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#10,769
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hightstown Engine Company #1 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hightstown Engine Company #1 runs far above peers (11.3x 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

$29,550 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hightstown Engine Company #1.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.823.635.447.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWABASH FPD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TOWN OF LINCOLN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6U.S. BORDER PATROL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JONES FIELD LAKE FIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FCC POLLOCK/FEDERAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NEW HAVEN TN MUN BLDG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PALATINE TN TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WARWICK VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26VILLAGE OF WESTCHEST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12AMSTERDAM CITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TONAWANDA TN MUNICIP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24NYSDSP TROOP K, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF READFIELD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45COVENTRY VOLUNTEER F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RIVER ROAD UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FAIRVIEW - FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ARMY & AIR FORCE EXC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DESERT FIRE PROTECTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CECIL COUNTY DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18Hightstown Engine Co…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Hightstown Engine Company #1 has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Hightstown Engine Company #1 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hightstown Engine Company #1 ranks #228 at $29,550 current penalty.

How Hightstown Engine Company #1 Compares

Hightstown Engine Company #1's 2.33 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 (11.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-04-14

Last Inspection

2020-10-01

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,850

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $9,850 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$29,550

Current Penalty Amount

$29,550

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Hightstown Engine Company #1 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hightstown Engine Company #1 Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 7 6.4
Total Penalty $29,550 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,850 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hightstown Engine Company #1, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,550 here).

Marquette CNTY $29,405 MI DCR $29,775 PR Los Angeles County Sheriff $29,940 CA City of Chicago - Fire Dept. - Battalion 11 $30,000 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Wabash FPD 3 insp. Mattoon, IL Town of Lincoln 3 insp. Lincoln, ME U.S. Border Patrol 3 insp. Tucson, AZ Jones Field Lake Field Township Fire Department 3 insp. Merrill, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sea Bright Fire Rescue
Sea Bright, NJ
3 inspections $29,600
Marquette CNTY
Marquette, MI
2 inspections $29,405
Holmdel Fire and Rescue Company #2
Holmdel, NJ
4 inspections $29,700
West End Hose Company #3
Somerville, NJ
4 inspections $29,700
DCR
Ponce, PR
37 inspections $29,775

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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 Hightstown Engine Company #1 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hightstown Engine Company #1's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Hightstown Engine Company #1 have? ▼
Hightstown Engine Company #1 has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Hightstown Engine Company #1 had? ▼
Hightstown Engine Company #1 has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-14 and the most recent on 2020-10-01. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hightstown Engine Company #1? ▼
Hightstown Engine Company #1 has been assessed $29,550 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hightstown Engine Company #1 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hightstown Engine Company #1 has 7 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 Engine Company #1 operate in? ▼
Hightstown Engine Company #1 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 Hightstown Engine Company #1 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hightstown Engine Company #1 ranks #10,769 (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 Hightstown Engine Company #1's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hightstown Engine Company #1's total OSHA penalty of $29,550 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (11.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Holmdel Fire and Rescue Company #2 in Holmdel, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $29,700 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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