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Town of Harrison

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Harrison has a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty58% serious
$97,300
OSHA penalties
31
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,817
of 100,495 penalized employers

Town of Harrison in Harrison, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $97,300. 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 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 31 violations, averaging 15.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. 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 runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, DCR in Bayamon, PR is another public administration employer with 15 OSHA inspections on record and $97,128 in current penalties.

15.5
violations per inspection
58.1%
of violations were serious
98%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Town of Harrison compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Town of Harrison runs far above peers (37.7x 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

$97,300 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 ($97,300) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $97,300 $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 Harrison

The federal enforcement record for Town of Harrison in Harrison, NJ includes 2 OSHA inspections and 31 violations, translating to 15.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 18 (58.1%) 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 $97,300 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $97,300 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $48,650. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (37.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-07-12 to 2017-12-11, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-07-12

Last Inspection

2017-12-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

15.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$48,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 15.5 violations per visit. That's $48,650 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

58.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

41.9% 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

$97,300

Current Penalty Amount

$97,300

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 Harrison compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Harrison Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.1
Violations 31 6.4
Total Penalty $97,300 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $48,650 $826
View all 9,788 employers in Public Administration →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

DCR
Bayamon, PR
15 inspections $97,128
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Augusta, GA
0 inspections $0
Chester Township Fire Department
Chester, NJ
4 inspections $96,600
Trenton Department of Fire & Emergency Services
Trenton, NJ
2 inspections $98,000
Township of South Hackensack
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9 inspections $96,100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Harrison safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Harrison's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 2 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 Harrison have? ▼
Town of Harrison has 31 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $97,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Harrison had? ▼
Town of Harrison has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-12 and the most recent on 2017-12-11. This averages 15.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Harrison? ▼
Town of Harrison has been assessed $97,300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Town of Harrison have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Harrison 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 Harrison operate in? ▼
Town of Harrison operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 925110). 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 Harrison's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Harrison's total OSHA penalty of $97,300 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (37.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, DCR in Bayamon, PR is a similar public administration employer with $97,128 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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