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Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works ranks #42,114 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 6 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$7,850
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#42,114
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works in Hopewell, NJ has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works 6 times across a longer 16-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,114 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nor-Cal Scaffolding, INC. in San Francisco, CA is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $7,850 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#42,114
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$7,850 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0013.126.339.452.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLG HAUSYS AMERICA, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23SPENCE BROTHERS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16REYTEC CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10MORGAN-KELLER, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4JEFFERSON TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 34J.P. CULLEN & SONS, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6GOTAY CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12VAUGHN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1SARANAC LAKE VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9MORGAN-KELLER, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0GRAHAM CONTRACTING LTD, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2AMBROCIO LARA, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23DECAL CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17LIMITED ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16CONCRETE ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6APECS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11GREECE TN DPW, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32FOCUS PLUMBING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1FLORES CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 50SIGAL CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17Hopewell Borough Dep…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6
Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works is the #12,076 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($7,850).

How Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works Compares

Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-02-17

Last Inspection

2026-06-15

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,308

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 6 inspections over 16 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,308 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$7,850

Current Penalty Amount

$7,850

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $7,850 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,308 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,850 here).

Bedient Construction INC $7,850 MI Probuild Company, LLC $7,850 PA Ademir Marroquin $7,850 MD Nor-Cal Scaffolding, INC. $7,850 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

LG Hausys America, INC. 6 insp. Adairsville, GA Spence Brothers 6 insp. Ann Arbor, MI Reytec Construction Resources, INC. 6 insp. Corpus Christi, TX Morgan-Keller, INC. 6 insp. Hagerstown, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bedient Construction INC
Clawson, MI
2 inspections $7,850
Probuild Company, LLC
Bethlehem, PA
2 inspections $7,850
Ademir Marroquin
Aberdeen, MD
2 inspections $7,850
Nor-Cal Scaffolding, INC.
San Francisco, CA
4 inspections $7,850
Louisville Gas and Electric Company
Louisville, KY
4 inspections $7,850

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What to do with this record

Use Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works'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 Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 6 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works have? ▼
Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,850.
How many OSHA inspections has Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works had? ▼
Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-17 and the most recent on 2026-06-15. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works? ▼
Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works has been assessed $7,850 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works has 5 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 Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works operate in? ▼
Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works ranks #42,114 (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 Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hopewell Borough Department of Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $7,850 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nor-Cal Scaffolding, INC. in San Francisco, CA is a similar construction employer with $7,850 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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