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Town of Boonton

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Boonton has a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty78% serious
$71,700
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,954
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Boonton in Boonton, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $71,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Town of Boonton 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 7.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 18 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, St. Martin Parish School Board in Breaux Bridge, LA is another public administration employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.7
violations per inspection
78.3%
of violations were serious
97%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Boonton compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Boonton runs far above peers (27.8x 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

$71,700 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($71,700) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $71,700 $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 Town of Boonton

The federal enforcement record for Town of Boonton in Boonton, NJ includes 3 OSHA inspections and 23 violations, translating to 7.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 18 (78.3%) 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 $71,700 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $71,700 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $23,900. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (27.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2019-09-19 to 2022-03-08, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-09-19

Last Inspection

2022-03-08

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 7.7 violations per visit. That's $23,900 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

78.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

21.7% 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

$71,700

Current Penalty Amount

$71,700

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Town of Boonton compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Boonton Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.1
Violations 23 6.4
Total Penalty $71,700 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,900 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Boonton safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Boonton's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 3 inspections, including 18 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 Town of Boonton have? ▼
Town of Boonton has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $71,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Boonton had? ▼
Town of Boonton has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-09-19 and the most recent on 2022-03-08. This averages 7.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Boonton? ▼
Town of Boonton has been assessed $71,700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Town of Boonton have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Boonton has 18 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 Town of Boonton operate in? ▼
Town of Boonton 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.
How does Town of Boonton's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Boonton's total OSHA penalty of $71,700 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (27.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, St. Martin Parish School Board in Breaux Bridge, LA is a similar public administration employer with $0 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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