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Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building ranks #22,317 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty18% serious
$16,100
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#22,317
of 99,447 penalized employers

Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building in Phillipsburg, NJ has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,317 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Oradell Pump Stations in Oradell, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,100 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
18.2%
of violations were serious
#22,317
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 58/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.2 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 Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building runs far above peers (6.2x 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

$16,100 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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 Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0012.324.637.049.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSERVEN VOLUNTEER FIR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8TOWN OF CLIFTON FORGE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CA CORRECTIONS - DEU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NYCHA PELHAM PARKWAY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2VI WASTE MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1GARRISON FD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18BUFFALO CITY FD ENGI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1MONROE TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28MOSCOW - CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3U.S. CUSTOMS & BORDE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5SCIPIO TN MUN BLDG, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8CALIFORNIA DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6COLD SPRING VILL PD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8PORT WASHINGTON PD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22MUNICIPIO AUTÓNOMO D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17TOWN OF STOCKTON SPR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 32CONNECTICUT AIRPORT …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 47TOWN OF STERLING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13NYCPD 10TH PRECINCT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3POLICIA DE PUERTO RICO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9Town of Phillipsburg…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11
Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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 Phillipsburg Municipal Building in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building is the #409 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($16,100).

How Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building Compares

Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building's 2.20 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 (6.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2017-01-30

Last Inspection

2018-01-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,220

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $3,220 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

18.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

81.8% 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

$16,100

Current Penalty Amount

$16,100

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 Phillipsburg Municipal Building compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building Industry Avg
Inspections 5 3.2
Violations 11 6.4
Total Penalty $16,100 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,220 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,100 here).

City of Stamford $16,054 CT Aaa $16,000 PR Skagway City of $15,983 AK Crim $15,950 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Serven Volunteer Fire Company 5 insp. Waterloo, NY Town of Clifton Forge 5 insp. Clifton Forge, VA CA Corrections - Deuel Vocational Institute 5 insp. Tracy, CA Nycha Pelham Parkway Houses 5 insp. Bronx, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Oradell Pump Stations
Oradell, NJ
2 inspections $16,100
Borough of Woodlynne Fire Department
Woodlynne, NJ
2 inspections $16,100
Oceanport Hook & Ladder Volunteer Fire Company
Oceanport, NJ
2 inspections $16,100
Seaside Heights Fire Department - Station 44
Seaside Heights, NJ
4 inspections $16,100
Brookview Volunteer Fire Company
East Brunswick, NJ
2 inspections $16,100

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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 Phillipsburg Municipal Building safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 5 inspections, including 2 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 Phillipsburg Municipal Building have? ▼
Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building had? ▼
Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-30 and the most recent on 2018-01-05. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building? ▼
Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building has been assessed $16,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building has 2 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 Phillipsburg Municipal Building operate in? ▼
Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). 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 Phillipsburg Municipal Building rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building ranks #22,317 (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 Phillipsburg Municipal Building's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Town of Phillipsburg Municipal Building's total OSHA penalty of $16,100 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (6.2x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Oradell Pump Stations in Oradell, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $16,100 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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