Administrative & Waste Services · Alpha, NJ

Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works ranks #8,732 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty64% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$34,350
OSHA penalties: 22
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #8,732
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works in Alpha, NJ has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $34,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works 7 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 3.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,732 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Township of Chester Department of Public Works in Chester, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $34,300 in current penalties.

3.1
violations per inspection: 63.6%
of violations were serious: #8,732
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 44/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (3.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Borough of Alpha Depar…

$34,350
Administrative & Waste Services avg

$3,740

What this shows Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works runs far above peers (9.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$34,350 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works.

Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 22 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works ranks #364 at $34,350 current penalty.

How Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works Compares

Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works's 3.14 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (9.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-04-18

Last Inspection

2022-02-17

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,907

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 7 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.1 violations per visit. That's $4,907 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Serious

63.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$34,350

Current Penalty Amount

$34,350

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	1.2
Violations	22	2.7
Total Penalty	$34,350	$3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,907	$3,188

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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($34,350 here).

Envirite of Ohio, INC. $34,477 OH Jesco Maintenance Corporation $34,200 MS Serwas Window Cleaning Service, LLC $34,500 WI Creative Werks LLC $34,572 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Atento DE Puerto Rico INC 7 insp. Caguas, PR U.S. Marine Corps McAgcc Twentynine Palms 7 insp. Twentynine Palms McB, CA Town of East Haddam 7 insp. Moodus, CT Cortland CO Landfill 7 insp. MC Graw, NY

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Borough of Mendham Department of Public Works

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4 inspections $34,300

Township of Chester Department of Public Works

Chester, NJ

4 inspections $34,300

Greenwich Township DPW

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2 inspections $34,300

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What to do with this record

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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 Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 7 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works have? ▼

Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $34,350.

How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works had? ▼

Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-18 and the most recent on 2022-02-17. This averages 3.1 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works? ▼

Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works has been assessed $34,350 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works has 14 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 Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works operate in? ▼

Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561210). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works ranks #8,732 (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 Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Borough of Alpha Department of Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $34,350 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (9.2x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Township of Chester Department of Public Works in Chester, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $34,300 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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