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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Sanitation Trucks | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| Essex County Sheriff Patrol HQ | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| Verizon | Information | 2 | $0 |
| Louise a. Spencer Elementary School | Educational Services | 3 | $0 |
| NJ Transit Rail Operations | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| Njdoc-Northern State Prison | Public Administration | 6 | $0 |
| Newark Legacy Charter School460 Lyons Ave | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| Newark Division of Motors Fire Shop | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| Newark Police Dept-Property & Evidence BLDG. | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| Newark Fire Department (Haz-Mat Acc.) | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| L a Spencer School | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| Newark School District-DR. E. Alma Flagg SCH | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| Newark Police Dept-Arlington ST | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| Newark School District-Avon Avenue School | Educational Services | 3 | $0 |
| Solid Waste Transfer & Recycling, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $0 |
Verify against the primary sources: OSHA Establishment Search · DOL Wage & Hour Division
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