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Palisades Park Police Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Palisades Park Police Department ranks #17,931 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty44% serious
$19,650
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,931
of 99,447 penalized employers

Palisades Park Police Department in Palisades Park, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Palisades Park Police Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,931 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Contra Costa County Public Works Department in Martinez, CA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,600 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#17,931
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Palisades Park Police Department runs far above peers (7.5x 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

$19,650 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Palisades Park Police Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.220.530.741.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDE INSTITUTO DE CAPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12STATE OF OREGON DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PLACER COUNTY FACILI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF CASHMERE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39CITY OF PAGE CENTRAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TOWN OF PUTNEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF ETNA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWN OF PLYMOUTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CALIFORNIA DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYSDOCCS ULSTER CORR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RIPLEY - PARKS & REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADAMSVILLE - CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WHITE PLAINS CITY FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ARMY & AIR FORCE EXC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DECATUR - POLICE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARYLAND DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CONTRA COSTA COUNTY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MERIT SYSTEMS PROTEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Palisades Park Polic…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Palisades Park Police Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Palisades Park Police Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Palisades Park Police Department ranks #345 at $19,650 current penalty.

How Palisades Park Police Department Compares

Palisades Park Police Department's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-05-20

Last Inspection

2023-02-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,825

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $9,825 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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

$19,650

Current Penalty Amount

$19,650

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 Police Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Palisades Park Police Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 9 6.4
Total Penalty $19,650 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,825 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Palisades Park Police Department, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,650 here).

City of Detroit of Department of Transportation ? Gilbert Terminal $19,700 MI Contra Costa County Public Works Department $19,600 CA Corrections Corporation of America $19,740 OH Municipio DE Florida $19,550 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

DE Instituto DE Capacitacion Administrativa 2 insp. San Juan, PR State of Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife 2 insp. Corvallis, OR Placer County Facility Maintenance 2 insp. Auburn, CA City of Cashmere 2 insp. Cashmere, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Detroit of Department of Transportation ? Gilbert Terminal
Detroit, MI
4 inspections $19,700
Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Martinez, CA
2 inspections $19,600
Paramus FD Company #2
Paramus, NJ
2 inspections $19,600
Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1
Belle Mead, NJ
2 inspections $19,600
Corrections Corporation of America
Youngstown, OH
2 inspections $19,740

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What to do with this record

Use Palisades Park Police Department's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Palisades Park Police Department against City of Detroit of Department of Transportation ? Gilbert Terminal, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Palisades Park Police Department's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
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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 Palisades Park Police Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Palisades Park Police Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Police Department have? ▼
Palisades Park Police Department has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Palisades Park Police Department had? ▼
Palisades Park Police Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-05-20 and the most recent on 2023-02-09. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Palisades Park Police Department? ▼
Palisades Park Police Department has been assessed $19,650 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Palisades Park Police Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Palisades Park Police Department has 4 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 Police Department operate in? ▼
Palisades Park Police Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Palisades Park Police Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Palisades Park Police Department ranks #17,931 (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 Palisades Park Police Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Palisades Park Police Department's total OSHA penalty of $19,650 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (7.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Contra Costa County Public Works Department in Martinez, CA is a similar public administration employer with $19,600 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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