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Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant ranks #597 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 36 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty89% serious
$190,100
OSHA penalties
36
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#597
of 99,447 penalized employers

Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant in Hamilton, NJ has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 36 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $190,100. 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 Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 36 violations, averaging 7.2 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #597 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 32 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tampa Electric Company in Apollo Beach, FL is another utilities employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $208,232 in current penalties.

7.2
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#597
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 36 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (7.2 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 Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant runs far above peers (34.5x 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

$190,100 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($190,100) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $190,100 $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEASTSIDE UTILITY DIS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12CONSOLIDATED EDISON …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4TICONDEROGA TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3RICHFIELD SPRINGS VI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6ATTICA VILLAGE WWTP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6NORTH UTILITY DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10TOWN OF LIVERMORE FA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25GILBERTSVILLE VIL DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13CENTRAL SQUARE VILL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12CITIZENS GAS UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12DETROIT WATER & SEWE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9THE DAYTON POWER AND…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4FIRST UTILITY DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16FIRST UTILITY DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2THERESA VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5ALEXANDRIA BAY VILL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7FAIR HAVEN VILL WATE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2BINGHAMTON CITY WATE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24ALEXANDRIA BAY VILL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10Township of Hamilton…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 36
Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 36 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities 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 - Water Pollution Control Plant in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant ranks #6 at $190,100 current penalty.

How Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant Compares

Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant's 7.20 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (34.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2025-02-13

Last Inspection

2026-04-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$38,020

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.2 violations per visit. That's $38,020 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

32

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$190,100

Current Penalty Amount

$190,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 36 6.1
Total Penalty $190,100 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $38,020 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($190,100 here).

Oak Grove Management Company LLC $186,671 TX Aee $201,000 PR Tampa Electric Company $208,232 FL LA City Water & Power $155,755 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Eastside Utility District - Maintenance 5 insp. Chattanooga, TN Consolidated Edison Company of New York, INC. 5 insp. New York, NY Ticonderoga TN WWTP 5 insp. Ticonderoga, NY Richfield Springs Vill WWTP 5 insp. Richfield Springs, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Oak Grove Management Company LLC
Franklin, TX
2 inspections $186,671
Jersey City Mua Westside Treatment Plant
Jersey City, NJ
2 inspections $195,300
Vineland City Water Department
Vineland, NJ
4 inspections $182,000
Aee
San Juan, PR
8 inspections $201,000
Tampa Electric Company
Apollo Beach, FL
7 inspections $208,232

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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 Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 36 violations across 5 inspections, including 32 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant have? ▼
Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant has 36 OSHA violations on record, including 32 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $190,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant had? ▼
Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-02-13 and the most recent on 2026-04-14. This averages 7.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant? ▼
Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant has been assessed $190,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant has 32 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 - Water Pollution Control Plant operate in? ▼
Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant 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 - Water Pollution Control Plant ranks #597 (the top 1% 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 - Water Pollution Control Plant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Township of Hamilton - Water Pollution Control Plant's total OSHA penalty of $190,100 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (34.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tampa Electric Company in Apollo Beach, FL is a similar utilities employer with $208,232 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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