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Palisades Park Borough Hall

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Palisades Park Borough Hall has a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty58% serious
$48,340
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#5,330
of 100,495 penalized employers

Palisades Park Borough Hall in Palisades Park, NJ has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $48,340. 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 Palisades Park Borough Hall: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. 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 (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, CA Corrections and Rehabilitation Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison, Corcoran in Corcoran, CA is another public administration employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $48,425 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
58.3%
of violations were serious
95%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Palisades Park Borough Hall compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Palisades Park Borough Hall runs far above peers (18.7x 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

$48,340 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Palisades Park Borough Hall

The federal enforcement record for Palisades Park Borough Hall in Palisades Park, NJ includes 5 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 2.40 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (58.3%) 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 $48,340 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $48,340 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $9,668. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (18.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2023-10-10 to 2025-02-18, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2023-10-10

Last Inspection

2025-02-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,668

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $9,668 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

58.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

41.7% 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

$48,340

Current Penalty Amount

$48,340

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Palisades Park Borough Hall compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Palisades Park Borough Hall Industry Avg
Inspections 5 3.1
Violations 12 6.4
Total Penalty $48,340 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,668 $826
View all 9,788 employers in Public Administration →

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Corcoran, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palisades Park Borough Hall safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Palisades Park Borough Hall's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 5 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Palisades Park Borough Hall have? ▼
Palisades Park Borough Hall has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $48,340.
How many OSHA inspections has Palisades Park Borough Hall had? ▼
Palisades Park Borough Hall has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-10-10 and the most recent on 2025-02-18. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Palisades Park Borough Hall? ▼
Palisades Park Borough Hall has been assessed $48,340 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Palisades Park Borough Hall have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Palisades Park Borough Hall 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.
What industry does Palisades Park Borough Hall operate in? ▼
Palisades Park Borough Hall operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Palisades Park Borough Hall's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Palisades Park Borough Hall's total OSHA penalty of $48,340 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (18.7x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, CA Corrections and Rehabilitation Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison, Corcoran in Corcoran, CA is a similar public administration employer with $48,425 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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