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Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department has a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty73% serious
$31,950
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#9,661
of 100,495 penalized employers

Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department in Metuchen, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,950. 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 Metuchen Sewer Department 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 16 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, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in Los Angeles, CA is another utilities employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $31,970 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
90%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department runs far above peers (5.9x 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

$31,950 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department

The federal enforcement record for Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department in Metuchen, NJ includes 4 OSHA inspections and 22 violations, translating to 5.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 16 (72.7%) 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 $31,950 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $31,950 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $7,988. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (5.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-01-12 to 2023-08-15, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-01-12

Last Inspection

2023-08-15

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,988

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $7,988 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$31,950

Current Penalty Amount

$31,950

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 Metuchen Sewer Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 22 6.1
Total Penalty $31,950 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,988 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
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6 inspections $31,970
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3 inspections $0
City of Fresno, Wastewater Division
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7 inspections $32,075
Borough of Hopewell Water & Sewer Department
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2 inspections $32,200
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2 inspections $31,614

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 4 inspections, including 16 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 Metuchen Sewer Department have? ▼
Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department had? ▼
Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-12 and the most recent on 2023-08-15. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department? ▼
Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department has been assessed $31,950 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department has 16 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 Metuchen Sewer Department operate in? ▼
Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department 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 Metuchen Sewer Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borough of Metuchen Sewer Department's total OSHA penalty of $31,950 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (5.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in Los Angeles, CA is a similar utilities employer with $31,970 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 4 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.