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Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department ranks #8,985 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$33,600
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#8,985
of 99,447 penalized employers

Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department in Avon BY the Sea, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $33,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,985 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Passaic Valley Water Commission in Totowa, NJ is another utilities employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $33,500 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#8,985
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department runs far above peers (6.1x 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

$33,600 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPUBLIC SERVICE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CENTRAL COAST WATER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CLARKSVILLE DEPARTME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2OPERATIONS MANAGEMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CLARKSVILLE ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NYSPA 500 MW PLANT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NAKNEK ELECTRIC ASSO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ECWA STURGEON POINT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BYRDSTOWN-WASTE WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CLARKSVILLE ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0EL PASO ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PORTLAND GENERAL ELE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LAFOLLETTE UTILITIES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CLAIBORNE COUNTY UTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COLD SPRINGS UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CONCURRENT GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SUTHERLIN WATER CONT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BROWNSVILLE UTILITY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EVERGY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0EAST FORK UTILITY-AD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Avon BY the Sea Wate…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department sits at penalty rank #133 of 866 penalized establishments ($33,600 assessed).

How Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department Compares

Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-07-16

Last Inspection

2015-09-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $11,200 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$33,600

Current Penalty Amount

$33,600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 12 6.1
Total Penalty $33,600 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,200 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,600 here).

Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, INC. $33,494 AR Aaa $33,957 PR Esg Operations, INC. $33,000 GA Naes Corporation $32,847 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Public Service Company of Colorado 3 insp. Pueblo, CO Central Coast Water Authority 3 insp. Shandon, CA Clarksville Department of Electricity - Network Operation Center 3 insp. Clarksville, TN Operations Management International, INC. 3 insp. Allentown, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Passaic Valley Water Commission
Totowa, NJ
7 inspections $33,500
Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, INC.
Hackett, AR
2 inspections $33,494
Aaa
Isabela, PR
2 inspections $33,957
Cielo Wind Services
Austin, TX
0 inspections $0
Moorestown Township Water Pollution Control
Moorestown, NJ
4 inspections $34,200

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What to do with this record

Use Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 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 Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department have? ▼
Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department had? ▼
Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-16 and the most recent on 2015-09-10. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department? ▼
Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department has been assessed $33,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department has 12 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 Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department operate in? ▼
Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department ranks #8,985 (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Avon BY the Sea Water & Sewer Department's total OSHA penalty of $33,600 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (6.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Passaic Valley Water Commission in Totowa, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $33,500 in current penalties.
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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