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Borough of Netcong

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Netcong ranks #29,711 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty40% serious
$12,100
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#29,711
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of Netcong in Netcong, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,100. 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 Netcong 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,711 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, American Leak Detection in Santa Ana, CA is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#29,711
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Borough of Netcong compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Borough of Netcong runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$12,100 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $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 Netcong.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.53.368.811.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMES, CITY OF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WARREN COUNTY UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CONSOLIDATED UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DEPARTMENT OF WATER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WATKINS GLEN VILL WA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UNICOI COUNTY UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5R WAGNER INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PUBLIC UTILITY DIST …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF SAN BUENAVEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CORNING CITY WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PULASKI VILL HINMAN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MINETTO TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LINDEN-WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2RENSSELAER CO SEWER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CALPINE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8FERRELLGAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GATES - WATER DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DEXTER VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ANDERSON CO WATER AU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Borough of Netcong, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Borough of Netcong has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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 Netcong in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Borough of Netcong ranks #339 at $12,100 current penalty.

How Borough of Netcong Compares

Borough of Netcong's 3.33 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 (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-01-16

Last Inspection

2020-03-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,033

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $4,033 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$12,100

Current Penalty Amount

$12,100

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 Netcong compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Borough of Netcong Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 10 6.1
Total Penalty $12,100 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,033 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,100 here).

Des Moines, City of $12,150 IA Detroit Water & Sewerage Department $12,200 MI Aee Tecnica DE Cayey $12,000 PR Weston Power Plant $12,000 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Ames, City of 3 insp. Ames, IA Warren County Utility District - Administration 3 insp. McMinnville, TN Consolidated Utility District of Rutherford County - Water Treatment Plant 3 insp. Murfreesboro, TN Department of Water and Power of the City of los Angeles 3 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

American Leak Detection
Santa Ana, CA
0 inspections $0
Anderson's
Hindsville, AR
0 inspections $0
Des Moines, City of
Des Moines, IA
2 inspections $12,150
The NLS Group
Meredith, NH
0 inspections $0
Safe Tech
White Plains, NY
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Netcong safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borough of Netcong's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 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 Netcong have? ▼
Borough of Netcong has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Netcong had? ▼
Borough of Netcong has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-16 and the most recent on 2020-03-13. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Netcong? ▼
Borough of Netcong has been assessed $12,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of Netcong have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borough of Netcong 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 Netcong operate in? ▼
Borough of Netcong 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 Netcong rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Borough of Netcong ranks #29,711 (the upper half 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 Netcong's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borough of Netcong's total OSHA penalty of $12,100 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Leak Detection in Santa Ana, CA 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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