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Township of Hamilton Fire District 5

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 ranks #32,906 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty14% serious
$10,800
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,906
of 99,447 penalized employers

Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 in Hamilton, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,906 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Fire District #1 Chesterfield-Hamilton - Ppe in Crosswicks, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,800 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
#32,906
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$10,800 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Township of Hamilton Fire District 5.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCORRECTIONS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CALIFORNIA STATE PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CORECIVIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DE REGIÓN EDUCATIVA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STATE OF CALIFORNIA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF BENSON MUNIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CARROLL COUNTY - SHE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CLIFTON - POLICE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HENDERSON - FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NASSAU COUNTY DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DEPT. OF INTERIOR - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HUME FPD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DCR INSTITUCION MAXI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HENDERSON - FIRE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BRUCE TOWNSHIP VOLUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FARMINGTON CITY CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CLAVERACK TN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUREAU OF PRISONS FC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EAST RIDGE-FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LYONS TOWN OFFICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Township of Hamilton…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 ranks #568 at $10,800 current penalty.

How Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 Compares

Township of Hamilton Fire District 5's 3.50 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 well above peers (4.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-10-25

Last Inspection

2019-12-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $5,400 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

14.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

85.7% 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

$10,800

Current Penalty Amount

$10,800

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 7 6.4
Total Penalty $10,800 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,400 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Township of Hamilton Fire District 5, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,800 here).

CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, California City Correctional Facility (Cac) $10,775 CA Municipio DE las Piedras $10,830 PR VSC Fire & Security, INC. $10,730 VA Cfse $10,875 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Corrections Corporation of America 2 insp. Youngstown, OH California State Parks/Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation 2 insp. Borrego Springs, CA Corecivic 2 insp. Conneaut, OH DE RegióN Educativa DE Arecibo 2 insp. Arecibo, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Florham Park Fire Department - Company 1
Florham Park, NJ
2 inspections $10,800
City of Sea Isle City Fire Department
Sea Isle City, NJ
5 inspections $10,800
Fire District #1 Chesterfield-Hamilton - Ppe
Crosswicks, NJ
2 inspections $10,800
CA Corrections and Rehabilitation, California City Correctional Facility (Cac)
California City, CA
2 inspections $10,775
Municipio DE las Piedras
Las Piedras, PR
4 inspections $10,830

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What to do with this record

Use Township of Hamilton Fire District 5's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 against Borough of Florham Park Fire Department - Company 1, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Township of Hamilton Fire District 5's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 have? ▼
Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 had? ▼
Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-10-25 and the most recent on 2019-12-02. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Township of Hamilton Fire District 5? ▼
Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 has been assessed $10,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 has 1 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 Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 operate in? ▼
Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Township of Hamilton Fire District 5 ranks #32,906 (the upper half 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 Township of Hamilton Fire District 5's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Township of Hamilton Fire District 5's total OSHA penalty of $10,800 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fire District #1 Chesterfield-Hamilton - Ppe in Crosswicks, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $10,800 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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