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Borough of Brooklawn Water Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Brooklawn Water Department ranks #13,790 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$24,500
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#13,790
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of Brooklawn Water Department in Brooklawn, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,500. 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 Brooklawn Water Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,790 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Borough of Spring Lake Heights Water Utility in Spring Lake, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $24,500 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#13,790
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 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 Brooklawn Water Department runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$24,500 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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 Brooklawn Water Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedC&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: 2WEST WILSON UTILITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AAA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ENDICOTT VIL - WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SENECA FALLS TN FALL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CONSOLIDATED UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VILLAGE OF MILL SHOA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITIZENS GAS UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BROCTON VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OCOEE UTILITY-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WEST WARREN VIOLA UT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRUMANSBURG VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DRYDEN VILL WATERWOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LE ROY VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JCSA-FIVE FORKS WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SIEMENS ENERGY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GLOBAL WIND SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Borough of Brooklawn…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Borough of Brooklawn Water Department has 2 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 Brooklawn Water Department in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Borough of Brooklawn Water Department sits at penalty rank #198 of 866 penalized establishments ($24,500 assessed).

How Borough of Brooklawn Water Department Compares

Borough of Brooklawn Water Department's 7.00 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 (4.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-04-05

Last Inspection

2016-05-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $12,250 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$24,500

Current Penalty Amount

$24,500

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

Metric Borough of Brooklawn Water Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 14 6.1
Total Penalty $24,500 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,250 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,500 here).

Missouri American Water $24,500 MO Zimmer Power Company, LLC $24,576 OH SKY Climber Wind Solutions, LLC. $24,290 IA Wheelabrator Portsmouth $24,145 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

C&C-Denvirons, Honouliuli WWT Plant 2 insp. Ewa Beach, HI Pike Electric LLC 2 insp. Columbia, SC Sault Ste Marie City of Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 insp. Sault Sainte Marie, MI Reserve, Village of 2 insp. Reserve, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Spring Lake Heights Water Utility
Spring Lake, NJ
2 inspections $24,500
Lyndhurst Water Department
Lyndhurst, NJ
2 inspections $24,500
Missouri American Water
Chesterfield, MO
4 inspections $24,500
Zimmer Power Company, LLC
Moscow, OH
2 inspections $24,576
City of Ventnor Water Department
Ventnor City, NJ
2 inspections $24,300

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What to do with this record

Use Borough of Brooklawn Water Department'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 Brooklawn Water Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borough of Brooklawn Water Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 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 Brooklawn Water Department have? ▼
Borough of Brooklawn Water Department has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Brooklawn Water Department had? ▼
Borough of Brooklawn Water Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-05 and the most recent on 2016-05-05. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Brooklawn Water Department? ▼
Borough of Brooklawn Water Department has been assessed $24,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of Brooklawn Water Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borough of Brooklawn 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 Brooklawn Water Department operate in? ▼
Borough of Brooklawn 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 Brooklawn 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 Brooklawn Water Department ranks #13,790 (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 Brooklawn Water Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borough of Brooklawn Water Department's total OSHA penalty of $24,500 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Borough of Spring Lake Heights Water Utility in Spring Lake, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $24,500 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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