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Mine Hill Township

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mine Hill Township has a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty80% serious
$96,750
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#1,844
of 100,495 penalized employers

Mine Hill Township in Mine Hill, NJ has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $96,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mine Hill Township 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 20 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Socorro, City of, Wastewater/Water Department in Socorro, NM is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $96,909 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
98%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Mine Hill Township compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mine Hill Township runs far above peers (17.8x 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

$96,750 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($96,750) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $96,750 $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 Mine Hill Township

The federal enforcement record for Mine Hill Township in Mine Hill, NJ includes 5 OSHA inspections and 25 violations, translating to 5.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 20 (80.0%) 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 $96,750 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $96,750 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $19,350. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (17.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-03-05 to 2022-09-20, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2018-03-05

Last Inspection

2022-09-20

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $19,350 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

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

$96,750

Current Penalty Amount

$96,750

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Mine Hill Township compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mine Hill Township Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 25 6.1
Total Penalty $96,750 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19,350 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Socorro, City of, Wastewater/Water Department
Socorro, NM
2 inspections $96,909
American Electric Power/PSO
Tulsa, OK
0 inspections $0
Joint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties
Elizabeth, NJ
6 inspections $99,000
Accu-Read Services, Inc.
Ann Arbor, MI
0 inspections $0
Medford Township Sewage Treatment Plant
Medford, NJ
4 inspections $91,600

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mine Hill Township safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mine Hill Township's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 5 inspections, including 20 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 Mine Hill Township have? ▼
Mine Hill Township has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $96,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Mine Hill Township had? ▼
Mine Hill Township has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-05 and the most recent on 2022-09-20. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mine Hill Township? ▼
Mine Hill Township has been assessed $96,750 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Mine Hill Township have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mine Hill Township has 20 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 Mine Hill Township operate in? ▼
Mine Hill Township 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 Mine Hill Township's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mine Hill Township's total OSHA penalty of $96,750 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (17.8x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Socorro, City of, Wastewater/Water Department in Socorro, NM is a similar utilities employer with $96,909 in current penalties.

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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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