Newark, 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, Newark, NJ has 318 employers tracked by OSHA with 630 total inspections and $4.6M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Newark
Workplace safety enforcement records in Newark, NJ span 318 employers and 630 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.0 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 1,602 violations — a rate of 2.54 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $4.6M, averaging $15K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY alone accounts for $77K in current OSHA penalties, representing 1.7% of the citywide total. The 1,602 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 Newark typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 318 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 Newark
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY Public Administration | 9 | 23 | $77K |
| 2 | Newark Police Dept. Other | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | Catholic Charities Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT Public Administration | 28 | 37 | $331K |
| 5 | TROY CHEMICAL CORPORATION Manufacturing | 8 | 37 | $210K |
| 6 | Master Electric Service and Maintenance Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | Newark Professional Fire Protection Corp. Public Administration | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | Silver Lake Hospital Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | INTERSTATE WASTE SERVICES INC. Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | 1 | $156K |
| 10 | Catholic Charities Boland Training Center Other Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Newark, NJ
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| USS CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $700 |
| NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE COMPLAINT | Administrative & Waste Services | 4 | $100 |
| NEWARK SD- MALCOLM X SHABAZZ HIGH SCHOOL | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| NEWARK SCHOOL DISTRICT-AVON AVENUE SCHOOL | Educational Services | 3 | $0 |
| MAPLE AVENUE SCHOOL ANNEX | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY PROGRAMS | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| NEWARK FD-ENGINE 28 | Public Administration | 5 | $0 |
| NEWARK FD-ENGINE 15 & LADDER 7 | Public Administration | 5 | $0 |
| NJDOC-NORTHERN STATE PRISON | Public Administration | 6 | $0 |
| NEWARK POLICE DEPT-PROPERTY & EVIDENCE BLDG. | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| ROTUNDA POOL | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| NEWARK NEIGHBORHOOD & RECREATION SERVICES | Administrative & Waste Services | 4 | $0 |
| NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Educational Services | 4 | $0 |
| NEWARK SANITATION DIVISION | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| NJ TRANSIT RAIL OPERATIONS | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| NEWARK | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE INCIDENT | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| NEWARK DIVISION OF MOTORS FIRE SHOP | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| NEWARK WELFARE DEPARTMENT | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| L A SPENCER SCHOOL | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| LOUISE A. SPENCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Educational Services | 3 | $0 |
| NEW JERSEY TRANSIT HQ | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF PATROL HQ | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| CITY OF NEWARK PROGRAMS | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT (HAZ-MAT ACC.) | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| NEWARK POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS CENTER | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| VERIZON | Information | 2 | $0 |
| NEWARK POLICE DEPT-ARLINGTON ST | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| CITY HALL NEWARK SUB BASEMENT | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| NEWARK LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL460 LYONS AVE | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| DIVISION OF LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| SOLID WASTE TRANSFER & RECYCLING, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| NEWARK SANITATION TRUCKS | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| NEWARK SCHOOL DISTRICT-DR. E. ALMA FLAGG SCH | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| USDOL OSHA-PARSIPPANY | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN MOORE & CO. | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| FEDEX CORPORATION | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| HOLLISTER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $0 |
| NEW JERSEY TRANSIT BUS GARAGE | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| T. FIORE DEMOLITION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | Public Administration | 4 | $0 |
| TOCCI DRISCOLL A JOINT VENTURE | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| USDOL OSHA - PARSIPPANY AO | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| COUSE & BOLTEN CO. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $0 |
| CORNELL & COMPANY, INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| UNITED AIRLINES | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| MARCH ASSOCIATES CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| ESSEX COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
