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Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant ranks #5,471 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty67% serious
$47,800
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#5,471
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bernardsville, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,800. 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 Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 30 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,471 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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, Bee Hoogan Shelter Foundation, INC. in Kaibeto, AZ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $47,800 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#5,471
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.0 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 Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant runs far above peers (8.7x 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

$47,800 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF MIDDLETOWN W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CONSUMERS ENERGY JAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NORTHERN INDIANA PUB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TAUNTON MUNICIPAL LI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CA WATER RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DUCK RIVER UTILITY-A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BELLA VISTA WATER DI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2INFRASOURCE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HARRIMAN UTILITY BOA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10EASTSIDE UTILITY-ADM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TOWN OF COLONIAL BEA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9INCLINE VILLAGE GENE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CHATEAUGAY VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TRANSALTA CENTRALIA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MARION NATURAL GAS-W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11EXELON GENERATION CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ORANGETOWN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ALBUQUERQUE BERNALIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 48Borough of Bernardsv…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30
Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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 Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant ranks #86 at $47,800 current penalty.

How Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant Compares

Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant's 10.00 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 (8.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-01-03

Last Inspection

2023-04-10

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,933

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $15,933 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$47,800

Current Penalty Amount

$47,800

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 Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 30 6.1
Total Penalty $47,800 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,933 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($47,800 here).

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, INC. $47,800 NY Bee Hoogan Shelter Foundation, INC. $47,800 AZ Naknek Electric Association $47,754 AK City of Chicago - Dept. of Water Management $48,000 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Middletown Water & Sewer Department 3 insp. Middletown, CT Consumers Energy Jackson Service CTR 3 insp. Jackson, MI Northern Indiana Public Service Company 3 insp. Wheatfield, IN Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant 3 insp. Taunton, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, INC.
Staten Island, NY
2 inspections $47,800
Bee Hoogan Shelter Foundation, INC.
Kaibeto, AZ
2 inspections $47,800
Naknek Electric Association
Naknek, AK
3 inspections $47,754
City of Chicago - Dept. of Water Management
Chicago, IL
16 inspections $48,000
Allamuchy Township
Allamuchy, NJ
2 inspections $48,050

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What to do with this record

Use Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant against Consolidated Edison Company of New York, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 3 inspections, including 20 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 Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant have? ▼
Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant had? ▼
Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-03 and the most recent on 2023-04-10. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant? ▼
Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant has been assessed $47,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant has 20 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 Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant operate in? ▼
Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant 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 Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant ranks #5,471 (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 Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borough of Bernardsville/ Wastewater Treatment Plant's total OSHA penalty of $47,800 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (8.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bee Hoogan Shelter Foundation, INC. in Kaibeto, AZ is a similar utilities employer with $47,800 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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