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Township of South Hackensack

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Township of South Hackensack has a concerning safety record: 35 violations across 9 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty49% serious
$96,100
OSHA penalties
35
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#1,864
of 100,495 penalized employers

Township of South Hackensack in South Hackensack, NJ has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $96,100. 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 South Hackensack: 9 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 35 violations, averaging 3.9 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 17 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 well above peers (2.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Teaneck Fire Department in Teaneck, NJ is another public administration employer with 11 OSHA inspections on record and $95,200 in current penalties.

3.9
violations per inspection
48.6%
of violations were serious
98%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Township of South Hackensack compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Township of South Hackensack runs far above peers (37.2x 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

$96,100 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 ($96,100) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $96,100 $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

What the Data Says About Township of South Hackensack

The federal enforcement record for Township of South Hackensack in South Hackensack, NJ includes 9 OSHA inspections and 35 violations, translating to 3.89 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 17 (48.6%) 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 $96,100 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $96,100 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $10,678. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs far above peers (37.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-10-06 to 2019-02-01, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2017-10-06

Last Inspection

2019-02-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,678

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 9 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.9 violations per visit. That's $10,678 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

48.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

18

Other-Than-Serious

51.4% 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

$96,100

Current Penalty Amount

$96,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Township of South Hackensack compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Township of South Hackensack Industry Avg
Inspections 9 3.1
Violations 35 6.4
Total Penalty $96,100 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,678 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Township of South Hackensack safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Township of South Hackensack's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 35 violations across 9 inspections, including 17 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 South Hackensack have? ▼
Township of South Hackensack has 35 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $96,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Township of South Hackensack had? ▼
Township of South Hackensack has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-06 and the most recent on 2019-02-01. This averages 3.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Township of South Hackensack? ▼
Township of South Hackensack has been assessed $96,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Township of South Hackensack have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Township of South Hackensack has 17 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 South Hackensack operate in? ▼
Township of South Hackensack operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Township of South Hackensack's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Township of South Hackensack's total OSHA penalty of $96,100 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer (37.2x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Teaneck Fire Department in Teaneck, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $95,200 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 9 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.