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Administrative & Waste Services · East Rutherford, NJ

Borough of East Rutherford DPW

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of East Rutherford DPW ranks #9,880 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty53% serious
$31,500
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,880
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of East Rutherford DPW in East Rutherford, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,500. 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 East Rutherford DPW 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,880 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Township of Bridgewater Municipal Building in Bound Brook, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $31,500 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
53.3%
of violations were serious
#9,880
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Borough of East Rutherford DPW compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Borough of East Rutherford DPW runs far above peers (8.4x 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

$31,500 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Borough of East Rutherford DPW.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARBORICULTURAL SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CASELLA RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METRO-CLEAN CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMPLETE LABOR & STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BATES TRUCKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CLEARVIEW CLEANING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CIMCO RECYCLING STER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2QUALAWASH HOLDINGS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALTA VISTA MASONRY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CA CORRECTIONS & REH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRI-S SERVICES CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW YORK INSULATION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GREAT LAKE METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAIL SERVICE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MCKENZIE TOTAL PROPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ETERNALLY GREEN LAWN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TURN-RITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WASTE CONNECTIONS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AGG RECOLOGY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Borough of East Ruth…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Borough of East Rutherford DPW has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services 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 DPW in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Borough of East Rutherford DPW sits at penalty rank #405 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($31,500 assessed).

How Borough of East Rutherford DPW Compares

Borough of East Rutherford DPW's 7.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (8.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-11-03

Last Inspection

2024-01-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $15,750 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

53.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

46.7% 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

$31,500

Current Penalty Amount

$31,500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Borough of East Rutherford DPW compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Borough of East Rutherford DPW Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 15 2.7
Total Penalty $31,500 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,750 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,500 here).

Gilton Resource Recovery/Transfer Facility, INC. $31,515 CA Friedman Recycling of Albuquerque, LLC $31,520 NM Iss Facility Services INC $31,540 MN Villa Park Landscape $31,340 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Arboricultural Specialties, INC. 2 insp. Berkeley, CA Casella Recycling LLC 2 insp. Charlestown, MA Metro-Clean CORP. 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI Complete Labor & Staffing 2 insp. Bangor, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Township of Bridgewater Municipal Building
Bound Brook, NJ
2 inspections $31,500
Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills
Parsippany, NJ
2 inspections $31,500
Burlington City DPW
Burlington, NJ
2 inspections $31,500
Starside Security and Investigation
Diamond Bar, CA
0 inspections $0
Gilton Resource Recovery/Transfer Facility, INC.
Modesto, CA
4 inspections $31,515

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What to do with this record

Use Borough of East Rutherford DPW'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 DPW safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borough of East Rutherford DPW's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services 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 DPW have? ▼
Borough of East Rutherford DPW has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of East Rutherford DPW had? ▼
Borough of East Rutherford DPW has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-11-03 and the most recent on 2024-01-02. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of East Rutherford DPW? ▼
Borough of East Rutherford DPW has been assessed $31,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of East Rutherford DPW have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borough of East Rutherford DPW has 8 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 DPW operate in? ▼
Borough of East Rutherford DPW operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561210). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Borough of East Rutherford DPW 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 DPW ranks #9,880 (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 East Rutherford DPW's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borough of East Rutherford DPW's total OSHA penalty of $31,500 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (8.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Township of Bridgewater Municipal Building in Bound Brook, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $31,500 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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