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Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority ranks #27,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$13,000
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#27,848
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#27,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 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 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBON AQUA LYLES UTILI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0INTERLAKEN VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2NORTH GREENE UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16NRG ENERGY INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8BON AQUA LYLES UTILI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10FULTON CITY SEWER MA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9SENNETT TN WATER DEPT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CLEVELAND VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2MONTGOMERY CO SANITA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15CONSUMERS ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF GREENVILLE -…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7PULASKI VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SANTIAM WATER CONTRO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6TWIN ROCKS SANITARY …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6HUNTSVILLE UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8WOODBURY-WATER TREAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16XCEL ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0ORMAT NEVADA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4WHITEVILLE - WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19Hillsborough Municip…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12
Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority ranks #319 at $13,000 current penalty.

How Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority Compares

Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority's 3.00 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

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

$2,104

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 $2,104.

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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 12 6.1
Total Penalty $13,000 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,250 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,000 here).

El Paso Electric $13,000 TX Black Diamond Power Company $12,904 WV Aee $13,164 PR Solgen Power, LLC $12,830 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Bon Aqua Lyles Utility District - Administration 4 insp. Lyles, TN Interlaken Vill WWTP 4 insp. Interlaken, NY North Greene Utility-Water 4 insp. Greeneville, TN NRG Energy INC. 4 insp. Thompsons, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Township of Little Falls Sindle Pump Station
Little Falls, NJ
2 inspections $13,000
El Paso Electric
El Paso, TX
3 inspections $13,000
Black Diamond Power Company
Sophia, WV
2 inspections $12,904
Aee
Toa Baja, PR
10 inspections $13,164
Solgen Power, LLC
Mason, OH
2 inspections $12,830

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What to do with this record

Use Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority against Township of Little Falls Sindle Pump Station, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority ranks #27,848 (the upper half 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 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 $5,509 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.
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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