Public Administration · Mountainside, NJ

Mountainside Police Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mountainside Police Department has a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

70% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 10
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: $0
Back wages owed

Mountainside Police Department in Mountainside, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. 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 Mountainside Police Department: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, U.S. Dept. of Interior in Greensboro, NC is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection: 70.0%
of violations were serious: $0
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Mountainside Police Department

The federal enforcement record for Mountainside Police Department in Mountainside, NJ includes 4 OSHA inspections and 10 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (70.0%) 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.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Mountainside Police Department to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,581 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-12-03 to 2012-05-21, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-12-03

Last Inspection

2012-05-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Serious

70.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Mountainside Police Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Mountainside Police Department	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	3.1
Violations	10	6.4
Total Penalty	$0	$2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$826

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mountainside Police Department safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Mountainside Police Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Mountainside Police Department have? ▼

Mountainside Police Department has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Mountainside Police Department had? ▼

Mountainside Police Department has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-03 and the most recent on 2012-05-21. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Mountainside Police Department? ▼

Mountainside Police Department has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Mountainside Police Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Mountainside Police Department has 7 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 Mountainside Police Department been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Mountainside Police Department, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Mountainside Police Department operate in? ▼

Mountainside Police Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Mountainside Police Department owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Mountainside Police Department 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Mountainside Police Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Mountainside Police Department's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Dept. of Interior in Greensboro, NC is a similar public administration employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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