Paterson, 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, Paterson, NJ has 188 employers tracked by OSHA with 381 total inspections and $3.1M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Paterson
Workplace safety enforcement records in Paterson, NJ span 188 employers and 381 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.0 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 1,149 violations — a rate of 3.02 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $3.1M, averaging $17K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: PRESTIGE INDUSTRIES, LLC alone accounts for $229K in current OSHA penalties, representing 7.3% of the citywide total. The 1,149 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 Paterson typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 188 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 Paterson
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRESTIGE INDUSTRIES, LLC Manufacturing | 2 | 11 | $229K |
| 2 | PRIMETIME CONTRACTORS LLC Construction | 6 | 18 | $218K |
| 3 | LITANA DEVELOPMENT INC Construction | 3 | 9 | $184K |
| 4 | Faithful Countertops Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | Toros Restaurant Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | BRITE SERVICES INC. Other Services | 5 | 56 | $172K |
| 7 | DATTY'S CONSTRUCTION LLC Construction | 3 | 13 | $106K |
| 8 | FREITAS CONSTRUCTION LLC Construction | 2 | 5 | $104K |
| 9 | KONOPKA CONSTRUCTION INC Construction | 4 | 20 | $103K |
| 10 | VALENTI'S BAKERY LLC Manufacturing | 2 | 12 | $99K |
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All Employers in Paterson, NJ
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT PS#12 | Educational Services | 3 | $0 |
| PATERSON POLICE HQ | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| PASSAIC COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| PATERSON DPW-ELLISON ST | Administrative & Waste Services | 4 | $0 |
| PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS PUBLIC SCHOOL #4 | Educational Services | 8 | $0 |
| PATERSON FIRE DEPARTMENT | Public Administration | 5 | $0 |
| THE SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTIONS | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| PATERSON DPW TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOL #24 | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOL 10 | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN F. KENNEDY HS-TELEPHONE | Educational Services | 4 | $0 |
| PATERSON SD-FACILITIES DEPT | Educational Services | 3 | $0 |
| PATERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT - NO. 24 | Educational Services | 3 | $0 |
| PATERSON JFK HIGH SCHOOL COMPLEX | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOL #5 | Educational Services | 6 | $0 |
| PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITY | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| JFK HIGH SCHOOL TCU | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| PATERSON DPW EASTSIDE YARD | Administrative & Waste Services | 6 | $0 |
| PATERSON DPW GARAGE-CITY YARD | Administrative & Waste Services | 4 | $0 |
| PASSAIC COUNTY, THE OLD COURT HOUSE | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| PATERSON MUNICIPAL COURT | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| PATERSON SD-JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTIONS RIVER ROAD | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| PATERSON DPW-CITY YAR | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN F. KENNEDY EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| GAETA RECYCLING CO., INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| PATERSON SD-FACILITIES DEPARTMENT | Educational Services | 4 | $0 |
| PATERSON SD-BORRIS KNOLL | Educational Services | 3 | $0 |
| ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PATERSON | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 5 | $0 |
| ALBEN METAL PRODUCTS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| COUNTY OF PASSAIC | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| USDOL OSHA- HASBROUCK HEIGHTS | Public Administration | 4 | $0 |
| USDOL OSHA - HASBROUCK HEIGHTS AREA OFFICE | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| GREEN THUMB INDUSTRIES, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| VERONA ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $0 |
| PRIMETIME CONSTRUCTION LLC | Construction | 3 | $0 |
| RHS1 LLC | Other Services | 2 | $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.
