Kearny, NJ
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Kearny, NJ has 79 employers tracked by OSHA with 180 total inspections and $1.5M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Kearny
Workplace safety enforcement records in Kearny, NJ span 79 employers and 180 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.3 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 471 violations — a rate of 2.62 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $1.5M, averaging $19K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: KNY 26671 LLC alone accounts for $339K in current OSHA penalties, representing 22.0% of the citywide total. The 471 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Kearny typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 79 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Kearny
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KNY 26671 LLC Other Services | 3 | 22 | $339K |
| 2 | CONTINENTAL TERMINALS, INC. Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | 26 | $117K |
| 3 | NEW JERSEY TRANSIT HEAVY RAIL Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | 25 | $97K |
| 4 | KEARNY DPW Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | 27 | $90K |
| 5 | KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO., INC. Manufacturing | 3 | 12 | $74K |
| 6 | O J Food Grade Tank Truck Wash Inc. Other Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | NEW JERSEY TRANSIT Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | 9 | $63K |
| 8 | KEARNY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | 31 | $55K |
| 9 | ALDEN LEEDS, INC. Manufacturing | 6 | 17 | $54K |
| 10 | HUDSON COUNTY WEST HUDSON PARK Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | 16 | $49K |
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All Employers in Kearny, NJ
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNY 26671 LLC | Other Services | 3 | $339K |
| CONTINENTAL TERMINALS, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $117K |
| NEW JERSEY TRANSIT HEAVY RAIL | Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | $97K |
| KEARNY DPW | Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | $90K |
| KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO., INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $74K |
| O J Food Grade Tank Truck Wash Inc. | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| NEW JERSEY TRANSIT | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $63K |
| KEARNY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | $55K |
| ALDEN LEEDS, INC. | Manufacturing | 6 | $54K |
| HUDSON COUNTY WEST HUDSON PARK | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $49K |
| KEARNY SMELTING & REFINING CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 6 | $45K |
| KEARNY DPW GUNNEL OVAL MAINTENANCE SHOP | Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | $45K |
| MIC Construction Corporation | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| HANOVER WAREHOUSES, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 6 | $39K |
| KEARNY DPW - PUMP STATIONS | Public Administration | 2 | $36K |
| FEDWAY ASSOCIATES INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $32K |
| U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | Transportation & Warehousing | 13 | $32K |
| NEW JERSEY TRANSIT MEADOWS MAINTENANCE COMPLEX | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $28K |
| SPECTRA COLORS CORP. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $28K |
| SOS Gases | Utilities | 0 | $0 |
| Dunkin Donuts | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| ST. GEORGE WAREHOUSE INC. | Professional & Technical Services | 4 | $25K |
| G&S MOTOR EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 4 | $25K |
| CARGO FORCE INC | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $22K |
| VESCOM SYSTEMS, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $22K |
| OJ Truck Lube Inc. | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| OWENS CORNING ROOFING AND ASPHALT, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $18K |
| HUDSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL CENTER | Public Administration | 3 | $18K |
| CLEAN EARTH OF NORTH JERSEY, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | $17K |
| G&S TECHNOLOGIES | Wholesale Trade | 3 | $15K |
| COASTAL PACKAGING CORP | Manufacturing | 3 | $14K |
| USPS | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| NEW JERSEY TRANSLOADING, LLC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $12K |
| L&R MANUFACTURING COMPANY | Manufacturing | 3 | $12K |
| DB SCHENKER, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $12K |
| BAY PERSONNEL INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $11K |
| Netro Transport | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| R & L CARRIERS SHARED SERVICES LLC | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $10K |
| Kearny Auto Spa | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Sunoco Gas Station | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW V. FERRO | Construction | 2 | $8K |
| RUSSO DEVELOPMENT LLC | Real Estate & Rental | 3 | $7K |
| ST. GEORGE LOGISTICS INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 6 | $7K |
| O.J. FOOD GRADE TANK TRUCK WASH, INC. | Other Services | 3 | $6K |
| ACTION LEASING, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $6K |
| DYNAMICS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $6K |
| RIVER TERMINAL DEVELOPMENT CORP. | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| Hamburgao (Kearny) | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| R & L CARRIERS SHARED SERVICES, LLC | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $5K |
| METAL GREEN RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $5K |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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