Establishment profile
HIGHTSTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT
156 BANK STREET, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ, 08520
221310 — Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Summary
HIGHTSTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $18,550 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 74th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 829 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 89th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HIGHTSTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 12 distinct standards shown · 13 citations in this view · $18,550 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D02 | 2 | 2 | $8,200 | Dec 2014 | Jun 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F07 | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 K06 | 1 | 1 | $550 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 J03 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 7000.5 A | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 C | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G02 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 D01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0334 A02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 2213 within NJ. Peer group: 829 employers. This establishment has 13 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HIGHTSTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for HIGHTSTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for HIGHTSTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HIGHTSTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for HIGHTSTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for HIGHTSTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HIGHTSTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-08 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $14,700 | |
| 2014-11-13 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-10-30 | Programmed Other | 2 | 1 | $3,850 | |
| 2005-11-28 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-09-12 | Planned | 8 | 6 | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HIGHTSTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is HIGHTSTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT's OSHA violation history?
- HIGHTSTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $18,550 in total penalties.
- How does HIGHTSTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT's safety record compare to its industry?
- HIGHTSTOWN WATER TREATMENT PLANT operates in the water supply and irrigation systems industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3.