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
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.
