Utilities · Beach Haven, NJ

Borough of Beach Haven Water Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Beach Haven Water Department ranks #9,880 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$31,500
OSHA penalties: 14
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #9,880
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of Beach Haven Water Department in Beach Haven, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,500. 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 Beach Haven Water Department 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,880 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of North las Vegas - Utilities Dept. in North las Vegas, NV is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $31,614 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #9,880
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Borough of Beach Haven…

$31,500
Utilities avg

$5,509

What this shows Borough of Beach Haven Water Department runs far above peers (5.7x 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

$31,500 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Borough of Beach Haven Water Department.

Borough of Beach Haven Water Department has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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 Beach Haven Water Department in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Borough of Beach Haven Water Department is the #145 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($31,500).

How Borough of Beach Haven Water Department Compares

Borough of Beach Haven Water Department's 3.50 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 (5.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-07-13

Last Inspection

2024-12-17

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $7,875 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$31,500

Current Penalty Amount

$31,500

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 Beach Haven Water Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Borough of Beach Haven Water Department	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	14	6.1
Total Penalty	$31,500	$5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,875	$2,104

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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Borough of Beach Haven Water Department, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,500 here).

City of North las Vegas - Utilities Dept. $31,614 NV Los Angeles Department of Water and Power $31,970 CA Baton Rouge Water Company $30,991 LA City of Fresno, Wastewater Division $32,075 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Aaa 4 insp. Ciales, PR West Slope Water District 4 insp. Portland, OR Mexico Vill WWTP 4 insp. Mexico, NY Weedsport Vill WWTP 4 insp. Weedsport, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Englishtown Water Treatment Plant

Englishtown, NJ

3 inspections $31,400

City of North las Vegas - Utilities Dept.

North las Vegas, NV

2 inspections $31,614

Custom Energy Service, Inc.

Sharon, OK

0 inspections $0

Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department

Metuchen, NJ

4 inspections $31,950

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

Los Angeles, CA

6 inspections $31,970

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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 Beach Haven Water Department safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Borough of Beach Haven Water Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 4 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 Borough of Beach Haven Water Department have? ▼

Borough of Beach Haven Water Department has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,500.

How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Beach Haven Water Department had? ▼

Borough of Beach Haven Water Department has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-13 and the most recent on 2024-12-17. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Beach Haven Water Department? ▼

Borough of Beach Haven Water Department has been assessed $31,500 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Borough of Beach Haven Water Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Borough of Beach Haven 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 Borough of Beach Haven Water Department operate in? ▼

Borough of Beach Haven Water 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 Borough of Beach Haven Water 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 Beach Haven Water Department ranks #9,880 (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 Beach Haven Water Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Borough of Beach Haven Water Department's total OSHA penalty of $31,500 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (5.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of North las Vegas - Utilities Dept. in North las Vegas, NV is a similar utilities employer with $31,614 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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