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Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority has a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$13,000
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#28,015
of 100,495 penalized employers

Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority in Hillsborough, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,000. 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 Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 10 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Aee in Toa Baja, PR is another utilities employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $13,164 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
72%
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 Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$13,000 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority

The federal enforcement record for Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority in Hillsborough, NJ includes 4 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 10 (83.3%) 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 $13,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $13,000 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,250. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2020-01-15 to 2020-03-23, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2020-01-15

Last Inspection

2020-03-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,250 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$13,000

Current Penalty Amount

$13,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 12 6.1
Total Penalty $13,000 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,250 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Township of Little Falls Sindle Pump Station
Little Falls, NJ
2 inspections $13,000
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3 inspections $13,000
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2 inspections $12,904
Aee
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10 inspections $13,164
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2 inspections $12,830

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 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 Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority have? ▼
Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority had? ▼
Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-15 and the most recent on 2020-03-23. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority? ▼
Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority has been assessed $13,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority has 10 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 Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority operate in? ▼
Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority's total OSHA penalty of $13,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aee in Toa Baja, PR is a similar utilities employer with $13,164 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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