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Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works ranks #8,055 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty75% serious
$36,400
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#8,055
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works in Clementon, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $36,400. 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 Clementon Department of Public Works 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,055 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Lighthouse Energy Company in West Palm Beach, FL is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#8,055
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Clementon Department of Public Works runs far above peers (6.6x 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

$36,400 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Clementon Department of Public Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNISKAYUNA TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11WEST WILSON UTILITY …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CLEVELAND VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6POWELL CLINCH UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21GENESEO VILLAGE WWTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16HASTINGS TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BRUTUS TN WATER TOWER, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3SPRINGFIELD UTILITY …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0ALABAMA POWER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF OLNEY - WATE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7AEE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0WHEELABRATOR PORTSMO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11MADISON SUBURBAN UTI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8HARDEMAN FAYETTE UTI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11MCMINNVILLE ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5FRIENDSHIP TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12WAVERLY VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15BATH VILL EGWS UNDER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12STRONGHOLD DIGITAL M…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12Borough of Clementon…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16
Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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 Clementon Department of Public Works in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works ranks #123 at $36,400 current penalty.

How Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works Compares

Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works's 4.00 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 (6.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-02-02

Last Inspection

2020-02-27

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $9,100 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$36,400

Current Penalty Amount

$36,400

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 Clementon Department of Public Works compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 16 6.1
Total Penalty $36,400 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,100 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($36,400 here).

North American Energy Services $35,000 CT Pacificorp $37,949 WY El Paso Electric Company $38,160 TX Matanuska Telephone Authority $34,511 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Niskayuna TN WWTP 4 insp. Niskayuna, NY West Wilson Utility District 4 insp. Mount Juliet, TN Cleveland Vill WWTP 4 insp. Cleveland, NY Powell Clinch Utility District - Operations Center 4 insp. Rocky Top, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mahwah Water Department
Mahwah, NJ
3 inspections $36,400
Singh Operational Services
Willow Street, PA
0 inspections $0
Pennsville Sewerage Authority
Pennsville, NJ
4 inspections $36,500
Lighthouse Energy Company
West Palm Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Montgomery Township Sewer Utility
Belle Mead, NJ
2 inspections $36,900

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What to do with this record

Use Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works'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 Clementon Department of Public Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 4 inspections, including 12 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 Clementon Department of Public Works have? ▼
Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $36,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works had? ▼
Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-02 and the most recent on 2020-02-27. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works? ▼
Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works has been assessed $36,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works has 12 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 Clementon Department of Public Works operate in? ▼
Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works 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 Clementon Department of Public Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works ranks #8,055 (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 Clementon Department of Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borough of Clementon Department of Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $36,400 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (6.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lighthouse Energy Company in West Palm Beach, FL is a similar utilities employer with $0 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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