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Town of Harrison

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Harrison ranks #1,849 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty58% serious
$97,300
OSHA penalties
31
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,849
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,849 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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
#1,849
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 31 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (15.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 (37.3x 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 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 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

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 Town of Harrison.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF ELIZABETH CI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALASKA DOC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MARSHALL CENTER-PARKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUNLAND FIRE PROTECT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF PUYALLUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF CARSON CITY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAREHOUSE POINT FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TOWN OF CANTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BENZIE CNTY RD COMMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RUSH TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JACKSON HOUSING AUTH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARTHAGE - POLICE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JACKSBORO - POLICE D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HARROGATE - FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NEWSTEAD TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NORTH SALEM TN PD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NYSDOCCS MARCY CORR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FT JOHNSON VOL FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Town of Harrison, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31
Town of Harrison has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 31 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.

Town of Harrison in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Town of Harrison is the #27 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($97,300).

How Town of Harrison Compares

Town of Harrison's 15.50 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 (37.3x the sector average).

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

$827

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 $827.

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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Harrison Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 31 6.4
Total Penalty $97,300 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $48,650 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($97,300 here).

DCR $97,128 PR California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Correctional Training Facility $91,175 CA Las Vegas, City of $91,100 NM Village of Maywood - Fire Department $105,480 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Elizabeth City - WTP-WWTP 2 insp. Elizabeth City, NC Alaska Doc 2 insp. Kenai, AK Marshall Center-Parks 2 insp. Vancouver, WA Sunland Fire Protection 2 insp. Fort Bragg, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

DCR
Bayamon, PR
15 inspections $97,128
Advanced Technology Leaders
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
South Hackensack, NJ
9 inspections $96,100

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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 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 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Town of Harrison 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 ranks #1,849 (the top 5% 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'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 $2,606 per employer (37.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, DCR in Bayamon, PR is a similar public administration employer with $97,128 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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