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Borough of Essex Fells Water Department*

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Essex Fells Water Department* ranks #13,436 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$25,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#13,436
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of Essex Fells Water Department* in Essex Fells, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,000. 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 Essex Fells Water Department* 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,436 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Pacificorp in Glenrock, WY is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $24,947 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#13,436
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Essex Fells Water Department* runs well above peers (4.5x 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

$25,000 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Essex Fells Water Department*.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMETROPOLITAN WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF TULARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SHELBYVILLE POWER, W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ANDERSON COUNTY WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF STUART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0GRANITE CITY-GRANITE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HARFORD COUNTY GOVER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17YAKIMA OFFICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF CARLYLE - WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SENECA COUNTY OFFICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTH FULTON-WASTE W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6POWERHOUSE SOLAR INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HOULTON WATER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLIANT ENERGY DBA I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GENEVA CITY WATER DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BONNEVILLE POWER ADM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MONTICELLO VIL WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIDDLETON - UTILITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CITY OF EMPORIA, EMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Borough of Essex Fel…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Borough of Essex Fells Water Department* has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Essex Fells Water Department* in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Borough of Essex Fells Water Department* sits at penalty rank #195 of 866 penalized establishments ($25,000 assessed).

How Borough of Essex Fells Water Department* Compares

Borough of Essex Fells Water Department*'s 2.00 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 (4.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-03-31

Last Inspection

2015-05-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $12,500 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$25,000

Current Penalty Amount

$25,000

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

Metric Borough of Essex Fells Water Department* Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 6.1
Total Penalty $25,000 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,500 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,000 here).

Great Lakes Water Authority $25,025 MI Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles $25,050 CA Pacificorp $24,947 WY Pacific Gas & Electric Company $25,395 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California 2 insp. LA Verne, CA City of Tulare 2 insp. Tulare, CA Shelbyville Power, Water & Sewerage System - Electric Department 2 insp. Shelbyville, TN Anderson County Water Authority - Water Treatment Plant 1 2 insp. Clinton, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Great Lakes Water Authority
Detroit, MI
19 inspections $25,025
Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
3 inspections $25,050
Pacificorp
Glenrock, WY
2 inspections $24,947
Township of Pemberton-DPW Sewer Division
Pemberton, NJ
2 inspections $25,200
Yarmouth Oil
Yarmouth, IA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Borough of Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells Water Department* safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borough of Essex Fells Water Department*'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Essex Fells Water Department* have? ▼
Borough of Essex Fells Water Department* has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Essex Fells Water Department* had? ▼
Borough of Essex Fells Water Department* has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-31 and the most recent on 2015-05-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Essex Fells Water Department*? ▼
Borough of Essex Fells Water Department* has been assessed $25,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of Essex Fells Water Department* have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borough of Essex Fells Water Department* has 4 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 Essex Fells Water Department* operate in? ▼
Borough of Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells Water Department* ranks #13,436 (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 Essex Fells Water Department*'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borough of Essex Fells Water Department*'s total OSHA penalty of $25,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (4.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pacificorp in Glenrock, WY is a similar utilities employer with $24,947 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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