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Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility ranks #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty60% serious
$21,000
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility in Barrington, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,000. 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 Barrington Sewer Utility 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Atlantic County Utilities Authority - Atlantic City Wastewater Facility in Atlantic City, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,000 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 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 Barrington Sewer Utility runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$21,000 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Barrington Sewer Utility.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUNRUN INSTALLATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BRIGHTRIDGE - BUILDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DRESDEN - WATER DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KINGSBURY GENERAL IM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEWANEE UTILITY DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALABAMA POWER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HUNTSVILLE - SEWER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WESTAR ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF ROCK ISLAND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24DANC-SACKETS HARBOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PAIUTE PIPELINE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DTE MONROE POWER PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BEGWS UNDERGROUND UT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PULASKI VILL WATER T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MEXICO VILL WATER TO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WORLEY TURF & IRRIGA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SCHENECTADY CITY WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HANOVER TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WATERLOO TN NORTH RD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HASTINGS TN WASTEWAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Borough of Barringto…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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 Barrington Sewer Utility in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility is the #222 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($21,000).

How Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility Compares

Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility's 5.00 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 (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-07-21

Last Inspection

2016-09-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $10,500 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$21,000

Current Penalty Amount

$21,000

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 Barrington Sewer Utility compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 10 6.1
Total Penalty $21,000 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,500 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,000 here).

Dte $21,000 MI Veolia Water Milwaukee, LLC $21,038 WI ST. Croix Gas, INC. $21,432 VI City of Chicago - Department of Water Management $21,500 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sunrun Installation Services INC. 2 insp. Oak Park, IL Brightridge - Building 100 2 insp. Johnson City, TN Dresden - Water Department 2 insp. Dresden, TN Kingsbury General Improvement District 2 insp. Stateline, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Old Bridge Municipal Utilities Authority- Sewer Division
Keyport, NJ
2 inspections $21,000
Dte
Milford, MI
2 inspections $21,000
Atlantic County Utilities Authority - Atlantic City Wastewater Facility
Atlantic City, NJ
2 inspections $21,000
Veolia Water Milwaukee, LLC
Milwaukee, WI
6 inspections $21,038
Reliant Water Management
San Bruno, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility'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 Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Barrington Sewer Utility have? ▼
Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility had? ▼
Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-21 and the most recent on 2016-09-29. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility? ▼
Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility has been assessed $21,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility has 6 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 Barrington Sewer Utility operate in? ▼
Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility 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 Barrington Sewer Utility rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility ranks #16,622 (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 Barrington Sewer Utility's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borough of Barrington Sewer Utility's total OSHA penalty of $21,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Atlantic County Utilities Authority - Atlantic City Wastewater Facility in Atlantic City, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $21,000 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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