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Hunterdon Developmental Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hunterdon Developmental Center ranks #11,401 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$28,350
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#11,401
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hunterdon Developmental Center in Clinton, NJ has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,350. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $39,592 in back wages owed to 115 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hunterdon Developmental Center 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,401 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (7.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $39,592 in back wages owed to 115 affected workers. For comparison, Hmea, INC., in Franklin, MA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#11,401
of 99,447 penalized employers
$39,592
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 63/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $40K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($20K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Hunterdon Developmental Center compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hunterdon Developmental Center runs far above peers (24.0x 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

$28,350 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hunterdon Developmental Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSALEM HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6PIH HEALTH WHITTIER …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9NORTHWEST PERMANENTE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0OROVILLE HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14REGO PARK HEALTH CARE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3ADULT LEARNING SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SUNRISE HOSPITAL AND…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4UC DAVIS HEALTH SYSTEM, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1ERIE CO HOME, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11NORTHWEST MEDICAL FO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7NYSOPWDD BARRINGER D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0SULTAN DENTAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20NYCHHC JACOBI HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0GARDEN CITY HOSPITAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12WILLIAM BEAUMONT ARM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8ROBERT J DOLE VA MED…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1Hunterdon Developmen…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10
Hunterdon Developmental Center has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hunterdon Developmental Center in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Hunterdon Developmental Center is the #141 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($28,350). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Hunterdon Developmental Center at rank #2,193 of 13,687 employers ($39,592 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $28,350 OSHA penalties plus $39,592 WHD back wages (58.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Hunterdon Developmental Center Compares

Hunterdon Developmental Center's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (24.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-01-04

Last Inspection

2021-04-16

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,670

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,670 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$28,350

Current Penalty Amount

$28,350

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$67,942

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$39,592
Employees Affected
115
WHD Violations
116
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$344
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$19,796

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Hunterdon Developmental Center owed $39,592 in back wages to 115 employees across 2 cases and 116 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Hunterdon Developmental Center compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hunterdon Developmental Center Industry Avg
Inspections 5 0.7
Violations 10 1.1
Total Penalty $28,350 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,670 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hunterdon Developmental Center, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,350 here).

West Pico Terrace Healthcare & Wellness, LP $28,485 CA Jewish Home Lifecare, Manhattan $28,206 NY Shrub Oak International School, LLC $28,500 NY Mercy Hospital of Buffalo $28,500 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Salem Hospital 5 insp. Salem, OR Pih Health Whittier Hospital 5 insp. Whittier, CA Northwest Permanente PC 5 insp. Portland, OR Oroville Hospital 5 insp. Oroville, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Girling Health Care, INC.
Tyler, TX
2 inspections $0
Hmea, INC.,
Franklin, MA
0 inspections $0
Alta Home Health Care
Columbus, OH
0 inspections $0
Quality Community Homes
Greensburg, LA
0 inspections $0
West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center
River Forest, IL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Hunterdon Developmental Center's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Hunterdon Developmental Center against Girling Health Care, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Hunterdon Developmental Center's inspection and penalty record is typical for Healthcare & Social Assistance or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector
  • Hunterdon Developmental Center also carries $39,592 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Hunterdon Developmental Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hunterdon Developmental Center's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 5 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hunterdon Developmental Center have? ▼
Hunterdon Developmental Center has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Hunterdon Developmental Center had? ▼
Hunterdon Developmental Center has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-04 and the most recent on 2021-04-16. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hunterdon Developmental Center? ▼
Hunterdon Developmental Center has been assessed $28,350 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $39,592 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Hunterdon Developmental Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hunterdon Developmental Center has 8 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.
Has Hunterdon Developmental Center been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Hunterdon Developmental Center, resulting in $39,592 in back wages owed to 115 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Hunterdon Developmental Center operate in? ▼
Hunterdon Developmental Center operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623210). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Hunterdon Developmental Center owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Hunterdon Developmental Center owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $39,592 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Hunterdon Developmental Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hunterdon Developmental Center ranks #11,401 (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 Hunterdon Developmental Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hunterdon Developmental Center's total OSHA penalty of $28,350 is above the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer (24.0x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hmea, INC., in Franklin, MA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $0 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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