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Hightstown Water Treatment Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hightstown Water Treatment Plant has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$18,550
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#19,168
of 100,495 penalized employers

Hightstown Water Treatment Plant in Hightstown, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,550. 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 Water Treatment Plant 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, AllStar Utility Company in Washington, DC is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
81%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hightstown Water Treatment Plant runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$18,550 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Hightstown Water Treatment Plant

The federal enforcement record for Hightstown Water Treatment Plant in Hightstown, NJ includes 3 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 1.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (80.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $18,550 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $18,550 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $6,183. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-10-30 to 2025-05-08, a window of roughly 11 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-10-30

Last Inspection

2025-05-08

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,183

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $6,183 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$18,550

Current Penalty Amount

$18,550

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Hightstown Water Treatment Plant compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hightstown Water Treatment Plant Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 6.1
Total Penalty $18,550 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,183 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, INC.
New York, NY
5 inspections $18,524
National O&M, Inc
Roanoke, VA
0 inspections $0
Southern California Edison Company
Inglewood, CA
2 inspections $18,765
AllStar Utility Company
Washington, DC
0 inspections $0
MN Solar And More
Minneapolis, MN
0 inspections $0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hightstown Water Treatment Plant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hightstown Water Treatment Plant's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Water Treatment Plant have? ▼
Hightstown Water Treatment Plant has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Hightstown Water Treatment Plant had? ▼
Hightstown Water Treatment Plant has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-30 and the most recent on 2025-05-08. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hightstown Water Treatment Plant? ▼
Hightstown Water Treatment Plant has been assessed $18,550 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hightstown Water Treatment Plant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hightstown Water Treatment Plant has 4 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 Water Treatment Plant operate in? ▼
Hightstown Water Treatment Plant operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Hightstown Water Treatment Plant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hightstown Water Treatment Plant's total OSHA penalty of $18,550 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, AllStar Utility Company in Washington, DC is a similar utilities employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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