Salem, 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, Salem, NJ has 38 employers tracked by OSHA with 67 total inspections and $378K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Salem
Workplace safety enforcement records in Salem, NJ span 38 employers and 67 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.8 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 275 violations — a rate of 4.10 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $378K, averaging $10K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: CITY OF SALEM SEWER alone accounts for $85K in current OSHA penalties, representing 22.6% of the citywide total. The 275 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 Salem typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 38 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 Salem
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CITY OF SALEM SEWER Utilities | 2 | 24 | $85K |
| 2 | The Arc of Salem County Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | CITY OF SALEM SEWAGE TREATMENT Utilities | 2 | 29 | $69K |
| 4 | SALEM CITY STREETS DEPARTMENT Administrative & Waste Services | 4 | 23 | $62K |
| 5 | Spina Farms Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | ARC of Salem County Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | Battiato Farms Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK DPW Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | 15 | $49K |
| 9 | LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK CANTON STP Utilities | 2 | 8 | $20K |
| 10 | Sunoco Salem Retail Trade | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Salem, NJ
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF SALEM SEWER | Utilities | 2 | $85K |
| The Arc of Salem County | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| CITY OF SALEM SEWAGE TREATMENT | Utilities | 2 | $69K |
| SALEM CITY STREETS DEPARTMENT | Administrative & Waste Services | 4 | $62K |
| Spina Farms | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| ARC of Salem County | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Battiato Farms | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| TOWNSHIP OF LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK DPW | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $49K |
| LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK CANTON STP | Utilities | 2 | $20K |
| Sunoco Salem | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| SALEM COUNTY COURT HOUSE | Public Administration | 2 | $17K |
| CITY OF SALEM WATER TREATMENT PLANT WELL #6 | Utilities | 2 | $16K |
| Frank James Fichera Farm | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK FIRE STATION 18-2 (BUILDING) | Public Administration | 2 | $11K |
| SALEM CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT | Public Administration | 2 | $10K |
| United Way of Salem | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Spina Farms LLC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| CITY OF SALEM SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT | Utilities | 2 | $8K |
| Frank Fichera Farms Limited Partnership | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| SALEM MEAT PACKING LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $7K |
| LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK CANTON VILLAGE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT | Utilities | 2 | $6K |
| SALEM MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $6K |
| SALEM CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Administration | 4 | $5K |
| ELSINBORO TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT - BUILDINGS & GROUNDS | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $4K |
| Salem City School District | Other | 0 | $0 |
| ARC of Salem - Group Homes | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| ELSINBORO FIRE COMPANY (BUILDING) | Public Administration | 6 | $2K |
| SALEM CITY WATER DEPARTMENT | Utilities | 2 | $700 |
| SALEM CITY LIBERTY FIRE CO. (BUILDING) | Public Administration | 4 | $0 |
| MANNINGTON FIRE COMPANY | Public Administration | 4 | $0 |
| MANNINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC WORKS | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| SALEM CITY UNION FIRE STATION | Public Administration | 3 | $0 |
| SALEM CITY DPW | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| SALEM WATER DEPARTMENT | Utilities | 2 | $0 |
| SALEM POLICE STATION | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $0 |
| LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK TOWNSHIP SCHOOL BUS GARAGE | Educational Services | 2 | $0 |
| ELSINBORO TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING | Public Administration | 2 | $0 |
| LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT | Administrative & Waste 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.
