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Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department ranks #20,504 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$17,500
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,504
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department in Atlantic Highlands, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,500. 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 Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,504 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, The Gas Company, LLC in Kapolei, HI is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,500 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#20,504
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$17,500 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLACK DIAMOND POWER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CONSUMERS ENERGY COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NAES POWER CONTRACTORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DOUGLAS COUNTY SEWER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MOUNT PLEASANT-WASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TAHOE DOUGLAS SEWER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF HAGERSTOWN, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25ALFRED VILL BOOSTER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PENN YAN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WATERLOO VILL BURGES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF FARMER CITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GENEVA CITY MARSH CR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF ROCK ISLAND-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEWISBURG WATER & WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF STUART WASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C&C-DENVIRONS, HONOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PIKE ELECTRIC LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAULT STE MARIE CITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18RESERVE, VILLAGE OF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Borough of Atlantic …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department sits at penalty rank #253 of 866 penalized establishments ($17,500 assessed).

How Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department Compares

Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department's 2.00 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 well above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-10-26

Last Inspection

2017-12-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $8,750 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$17,500

Current Penalty Amount

$17,500

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 6.1
Total Penalty $17,500 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,750 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,500 here).

The Gas Company, LLC $17,500 HI Pacific Gas and Electric Company $17,685 CA East Bay Municipal Utility District $17,820 CA Fallbrook Public Utility District $17,145 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Black Diamond Power Company 2 insp. Sophia, WV Consumers Energy Company 2 insp. Grand Rapids, MI Naes Power Contractors 2 insp. New Florence, PA Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 2 insp. Zephyr Cove, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Gas Company, LLC
Kapolei, HI
2 inspections $17,500
Evesham Mua Elmwood Wastewater Treatment Facility
Marlton, NJ
2 inspections $17,500
Borough of Audubon DPW
Audubon, NJ
2 inspections $17,500
City of Clifton Sewer Department
Clifton, NJ
2 inspections $17,500
Borough of Clementon Water Department
Clementon, NJ
2 inspections $17,500

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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 Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department have? ▼
Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department had? ▼
Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-26 and the most recent on 2017-12-28. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department? ▼
Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department has been assessed $17,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department has 4 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 Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department operate in? ▼
Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department ranks #20,504 (the top quarter 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 Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borough of Atlantic Highlands Sewer Department's total OSHA penalty of $17,500 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Gas Company, LLC in Kapolei, HI is a similar utilities employer with $17,500 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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