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Hillside DPW Pump Stations

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hillside DPW Pump Stations ranks #15,364 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$22,400
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,364
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hillside DPW Pump Stations in Hillside, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Hillside DPW Pump Stations 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,364 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Readington-Lebanon Township Sewage Authority in Whitehouse Station, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,550 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#15,364
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hillside DPW Pump Stations compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hillside DPW Pump Stations runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$22,400 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hillside DPW Pump Stations.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIRST TAXING DISTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LONG BEACH WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF GALAX - MAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CARTHAGE - WASTEWATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SHERIDAN SANITARY DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TULLAHOMA UTILITIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPRING HILL - WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EES COKE BATTERY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DAVE JOHNSTON POWER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BROOKFIELD SMOKY MOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BONNEVILLE POWER ADM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLEVELAND ELECTRIC I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LIMA VILLAGE WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERIGAS PROPANE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WHITE BLUFF-WASTE WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FIRST UTILITY KNOX C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RICHLAND TN RT 13 WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BROWNSVILLE UTILITY-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HOOSIER ENERGY RURAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF PARIS-SOUTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Hillside DPW Pump St…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Hillside DPW Pump Stations has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Hillside DPW Pump Stations in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Hillside DPW Pump Stations sits at penalty rank #212 of 866 penalized establishments ($22,400 assessed).

How Hillside DPW Pump Stations Compares

Hillside DPW Pump Stations's 4.00 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 (4.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-10-28

Last Inspection

2015-11-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $11,200 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$22,400

Current Penalty Amount

$22,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Hillside DPW Pump Stations compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hillside DPW Pump Stations Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 6.1
Total Penalty $22,400 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,200 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hillside DPW Pump Stations, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,400 here).

Facilities Rehabilitation INC. $22,344 TX Pacific Gas and Electric Company $22,650 CA Great River Hydro, LLC $21,829 VT Kansas Gas Service $23,044 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

First Taxing District, City of Norwalk 2 insp. Norwalk, CT Long Beach Water Department 2 insp. Long Beach, CA City of Galax - Maintenance Department 2 insp. Galax, VA Carthage - Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 insp. Carthage, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Collingswood Water Department
Collingswood, NJ
2 inspections $22,400
Borough of Berlin Water Department
Berlin, NJ
2 inspections $22,400
Facilities Rehabilitation INC.
San Antonio, TX
3 inspections $22,344
Piscataway Department of Public Works (Sewage Division)
Piscataway, NJ
3 inspections $22,500
Readington-Lebanon Township Sewage Authority
Whitehouse Station, NJ
2 inspections $22,550

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What to do with this record

Use Hillside DPW Pump Stations's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Hillside DPW Pump Stations safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hillside DPW Pump Stations's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 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 Hillside DPW Pump Stations have? ▼
Hillside DPW Pump Stations has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Hillside DPW Pump Stations had? ▼
Hillside DPW Pump Stations has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-28 and the most recent on 2015-11-06. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hillside DPW Pump Stations? ▼
Hillside DPW Pump Stations has been assessed $22,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hillside DPW Pump Stations have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hillside DPW Pump Stations 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 Hillside DPW Pump Stations operate in? ▼
Hillside DPW Pump Stations 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 Hillside DPW Pump Stations rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hillside DPW Pump Stations ranks #15,364 (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 Hillside DPW Pump Stations's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hillside DPW Pump Stations's total OSHA penalty of $22,400 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Readington-Lebanon Township Sewage Authority in Whitehouse Station, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $22,550 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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