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.
In the most recent federal enforcement data, Newark, NJ has 315 employers tracked by OSHA with 638 total inspections and $4.7M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Newark
Workplace safety enforcement records in Newark, NJ span 315 employers and 638 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.0 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 1,609 violations, a rate of 2.52 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $4.7M, 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 1,609 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 315 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 Real Estate & Rental | 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 | Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission Utilities | 16 | 39 | $166K |
| 10 | Interstate Waste Services INC. Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | 1 | $156K |
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All Employers in Newark, NJ
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Parcel Service, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $0 |
| Reworld Essex Company LLC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| Federal Express Corporation | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| New Jersey Transit Heavy Rail | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| Grocery Delivery E-Services USA, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| Fedex Corporation | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| Cornell & Company, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| March Associates Construction, INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| Helfrich Bros Boiler Works, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| New Jersey Department of Labor | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| Power Concrete CO., INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| United Airlines | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| Essex County Correctional Facility | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| Grocery Delivery E-Service CORP. | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| Americold Logistics, LLC | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| Rutgers University Dental Associates | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| Perdomo National Wrecking CO., LLC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| Transportation Security Administration | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $0 |
| Essex County Juvenile Detention Center | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| New Jersey Transit Bus Garage | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
| Hollister Construction Services, LLC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | Professional & Technical Services | 2 | $0 |
| Newark Public Schools | Educational Services | 4 | $0 |
| Usdol Osha-Parsippany | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| Phelps Construction Group LLC | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| Newark Fire Department Ems | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| U.S. General Services Administration | Public Administration | 4 | $0 |
| Vanguard Org., INC. | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| Benjamin Moore & CO. | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| Division of Law & Public Safety | Public Administration | 5 | $0 |
| T. Fiore Demolition, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| Couse & Bolten CO. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $0 |
| Maple Avenue School Annex | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| Usdol Osha - Parsippany Ao | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| Tocci Driscoll a Joint Venture | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| Newark FD-Engine 15 & Ladder 7 | Public Administration | 5 | $0 |
| Newark FD-Engine 28 | Public Administration | 5 | $0 |
| New Jersey Transit HQ | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| Newark Fire Department Safety Programs | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| Newark Fire Department Fire Incident | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| Newark Neighborhood & Recreation Services | Administrative & Waste Services | 4 | $0 |
| Newark SD- Malcolm X Shabazz High School | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| City of Newark Programs | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| Newark Police Department Communications Center | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| Newark Welfare Department | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| Newark | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| Rotunda Pool | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| City Hall Newark Sub Basement | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| Newark Sanitation Division | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
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