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Allentown Water Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Allentown Water Department has a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty54% serious
$28,600
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#11,251
of 100,495 penalized employers

Allentown Water Department in Allentown, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Allentown Water Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Orange County Sanitation District in Fountain Valley, CA is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $28,350 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
53.8%
of violations were serious
89%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Allentown Water Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Allentown Water Department runs far above peers (5.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$28,600 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Allentown Water Department

The federal enforcement record for Allentown Water Department in Allentown, NJ includes 2 OSHA inspections and 13 violations, translating to 6.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (53.8%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $28,600 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $28,600 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $14,300. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (5.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-10-23 to 2014-12-17, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-10-23

Last Inspection

2014-12-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $14,300 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

53.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

46.2% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$28,600

Current Penalty Amount

$28,600

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Allentown Water Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Allentown Water Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 13 6.1
Total Penalty $28,600 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,300 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

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3 inspections $28,656
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allentown Water Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Allentown Water Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Allentown Water Department have? ▼
Allentown Water Department has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Allentown Water Department had? ▼
Allentown Water Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-23 and the most recent on 2014-12-17. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Allentown Water Department? ▼
Allentown Water Department has been assessed $28,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Allentown Water Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Allentown Water Department has 7 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Allentown Water Department operate in? ▼
Allentown Water Department operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Allentown Water Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Allentown Water Department's total OSHA penalty of $28,600 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (5.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Orange County Sanitation District in Fountain Valley, CA is a similar utilities employer with $28,350 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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