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Borough of Chatham

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Chatham has a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty67% serious
$52,500
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#4,731
of 100,495 penalized employers

Borough of Chatham in Chatham, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $52,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Borough of Chatham: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 10 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, Township of Wall Water Department in Wall Township, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $52,200 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
95%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Borough of Chatham compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Borough of Chatham runs far above peers (9.7x 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

$52,500 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What the Data Says About Borough of Chatham

The federal enforcement record for Borough of Chatham in Chatham, NJ includes 4 OSHA inspections and 15 violations, translating to 3.75 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 10 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $52,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $52,500 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $13,125. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (9.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2019-08-29 to 2019-11-12, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2019-08-29

Last Inspection

2019-11-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $13,125 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

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

$52,500

Current Penalty Amount

$52,500

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 Chatham compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Borough of Chatham Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 15 6.1
Total Penalty $52,500 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,125 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Hohokus DPW Water Pump Stations
Ho Ho Kus, NJ
2 inspections $52,500
Township of Wall Water Department
Wall Township, NJ
2 inspections $52,200
Township of East Brunswick Sewer Utility
East Brunswick, NJ
4 inspections $53,000
City of Burlington - Sewage Treatment Plant
Burlington, NJ
2 inspections $51,800
Capital Power
Southport, NC
0 inspections $0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borough of Chatham safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borough of Chatham's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 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 Chatham have? ▼
Borough of Chatham has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $52,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Chatham had? ▼
Borough of Chatham has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-08-29 and the most recent on 2019-11-12. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Chatham? ▼
Borough of Chatham has been assessed $52,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of Chatham have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borough of Chatham has 10 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 Chatham operate in? ▼
Borough of Chatham operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Borough of Chatham's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borough of Chatham's total OSHA penalty of $52,500 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (9.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Township of Wall Water Department in Wall Township, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $52,200 in current penalties.

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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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