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Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works ranks #12,167 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty56% serious
$27,000
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,167
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works in Harrison, 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: $27,000. 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 Harrison/ Department of Public Works 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 #12,167 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Recology Sonoma Marin in Santa Rosa, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $27,000 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#12,167
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 Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works runs far above peers (7.2x 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

$27,000 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARKER PERSONNEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRIEDMAN RECYCLING O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WORKFORCE ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COST CRUSHER TREE RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12REFLECTIVE RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23SUMMIT RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GENERAL FORMULATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MENASHA PACKAGING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HIGH TIE TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WOODEN NICKEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HOMEWERKS WORLDWIDE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AERIAL TREE SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MAGELLAN SOLUTIONS U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PEOPLEREADY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ENVY YARDS, INCORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MOUNTAIN F. ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BRICKMAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1APOLLO DRAIN & ROOTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OSWEGO COUNTY ENERGY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Town of Harrison/ De…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works ranks #470 at $27,000 current penalty.

How Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works Compares

Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-04-05

Last Inspection

2022-05-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $13,500 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$27,000

Current Penalty Amount

$27,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 9 2.7
Total Penalty $27,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,500 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,000 here).

Recology Sonoma Marin $27,000 CA Garden Isle Disposal, Incorporated $27,032 HI Par Engineering, INC. $27,225 CA East Coast Materials Management, L.L.C. $27,287 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Parker Personnel 2 insp. Fullerton, CA Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC 2 insp. Albuquerque, NM Workforce Enterprises Wfe, INC. 2 insp. Galt, CA Cost Crusher Tree Removal 2 insp. Virginia Beach, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Robbinsville Township Department of Public Works
Robbinsville, NJ
2 inspections $27,000
Recology Sonoma Marin
Santa Rosa, CA
4 inspections $27,000
Woodbury City DPW
Woodbury, NJ
3 inspections $27,000
iTech Digital
Indianapolis, IN
0 inspections $0
WorkPro - Monticello
Trenton, NJ
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works have? ▼
Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works had? ▼
Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-04-05 and the most recent on 2022-05-18. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works? ▼
Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works has been assessed $27,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works has 5 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 Harrison/ Department of Public Works operate in? ▼
Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561210). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works ranks #12,167 (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 Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Harrison/ Department of Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $27,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (7.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Recology Sonoma Marin in Santa Rosa, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $27,000 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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