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Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility ranks #2,812 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty65% serious
$74,700
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,812
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility in East Rutherford, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $74,700. 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 East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,812 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility in San Jose, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $75,750 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
64.7%
of violations were serious
#2,812
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 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 East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility runs far above peers (13.6x 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

$74,700 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($74,700) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $74,700 $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 East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPEOPLES GAS LIGHT & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SAN DIEGO COUNTY WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOUTH CARROLL UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LEBANON - GAS DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MARGARETVILLE WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CONSOLIDATED EDISON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRISTOL TENNESSEE ES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VERNON VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIDDLE TENNESSEE UTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JELLICO UTILITY-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHAMPLAIN VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INDIAN MEADOW WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VILLAGE OF PRINCEVIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FIRST TAXING DISTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LONG BEACH WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF GALAX - MAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CARTHAGE - WASTEWATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SHERIDAN SANITARY DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TULLAHOMA UTILITIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Borough of East Ruth…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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 East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility sits at penalty rank #49 of 866 penalized establishments ($74,700 assessed).

How Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility Compares

Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility's 8.50 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 (13.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-01-02

Last Inspection

2024-02-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$37,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $37,350 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

64.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

35.3% 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

$74,700

Current Penalty Amount

$74,700

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 East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 17 6.1
Total Penalty $74,700 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $37,350 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($74,700 here).

San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility $75,750 CA Des Moines Water Works $79,257 IA San Diego Gas and Electric $70,000 CA Ewp Renewable Corporation $84,071 NH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company 2 insp. Chicago, IL San Diego County Water Authority 2 insp. San Diego, CA City of Williamsburg Water Treatment Plant 2 insp. Williamsburg, VA South Carroll Utility District - Water Plant 2 insp. Clarksburg, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

ABS Support Services
Lakewood, CO
0 inspections $0
San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility
San Jose, CA
2 inspections $75,750
Middlesex County Utilities Authority
Sayreville, NJ
4 inspections $76,000
American Pipeline Construction, LLC.
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
North Bergen Municipal Utilities Authority
North Bergen, NJ
8 inspections $77,150

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What to do with this record

Use Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility'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 East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility have? ▼
Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $74,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility had? ▼
Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-01-02 and the most recent on 2024-02-29. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility? ▼
Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility has been assessed $74,700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility has 11 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 East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility operate in? ▼
Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility 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 East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility ranks #2,812 (the top 5% 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 East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borough of East Rutherford Department of Sewer Utility's total OSHA penalty of $74,700 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (13.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility in San Jose, CA is a similar utilities employer with $75,750 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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