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Hightstown Engine Company No. 1

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 ranks #4,526 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty59% serious
$54,600
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,526
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 in Hightstown, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $54,600. 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 No. 1 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 7.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,526 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Trenton Housing Authority in Trenton, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $54,600 in current penalties.

7.3
violations per inspection
59.1%
of violations were serious
#4,526
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.3 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 Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 runs far above peers (21.0x 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

$54,600 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 No. 1.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOH DLNR DIVISION OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BUENA VISTA PUBLIC W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MUNICIPIO DE MOCA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ALASKA DOT&PF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MARYLAND DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20FEDERAL AVIATION ADM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2VIRGIN ISLANDS PORT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DEPARTMENT OF VETERA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FLOYD COUNTY TRANSFE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16OGDEN CITY CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYCACS BROOKLYN FIEL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LONG ISLAND STATE VE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7REAVIS HIGH SCHOOL D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HEWLETT BAY PARK VIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CARTER COUNTY-COURTH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8OYSTER BAY TN HR BLDG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NYCPD 81ST PRECINCT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYSDEC - HEADQUARTERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF CANAAN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Hightstown Engine Co…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22
Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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 No. 1 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 is the #97 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($54,600).

How Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 Compares

Hightstown Engine Company No. 1's 7.33 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 (21.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-01-31

Last Inspection

2020-06-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.3 violations per visit. That's $18,200 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

59.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

40.9% 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

$54,600

Current Penalty Amount

$54,600

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 No. 1 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 22 6.4
Total Penalty $54,600 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,200 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hightstown Engine Company No. 1, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($54,600 here).

CA Corrections & Rehabilitation $54,800 CA City of Whittier $54,136 AK Drna $55,525 PR The City of High Point - Fire Department $57,000 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Soh DLNR Division of Conservations and Resources Enforcement 3 insp. Pearl City, HI Buena Vista Public Works Department 3 insp. Buena Vista, VA Municipio DE Moca 3 insp. Moca, PR Alaska Dot&PF 3 insp. Homer, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Trenton Housing Authority
Trenton, NJ
2 inspections $54,600
CA Corrections & Rehabilitation
Susanville, CA
9 inspections $54,800
Ridgewood DPW Worten Dyke Facility
Midland Park, NJ
2 inspections $54,900
Hackensack Police Department
Hackensack, NJ
7 inspections $55,000
City of Whittier
Whittier, AK
3 inspections $54,136

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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 No. 1 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hightstown Engine Company No. 1's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 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 No. 1 have? ▼
Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $54,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 had? ▼
Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-31 and the most recent on 2020-06-29. This averages 7.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hightstown Engine Company No. 1? ▼
Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 has been assessed $54,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 has 13 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 No. 1 operate in? ▼
Hightstown Engine Company No. 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 No. 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 No. 1 ranks #4,526 (the top 5% 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 No. 1's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hightstown Engine Company No. 1's total OSHA penalty of $54,600 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (21.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Trenton Housing Authority in Trenton, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $54,600 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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