Administrative & Waste Services · Pompton Lakes, NJ

Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage ranks #2,207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 15 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty87% serious
$86,900
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#2,207
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage in Pompton Lakes, NJ has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $86,900. 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 Pompton Lakes DPW Garage 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Borough of Milltown Department of Public Works in Milltown, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $86,900 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
86.7%
of violations were serious
#2,207
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage runs far above peers (23.2x 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

$86,900 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 ($86,900) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $86,900 $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 Pompton Lakes DPW Garage.

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Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage has 5 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 Pompton Lakes DPW Garage in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage is the #72 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($86,900).

How Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage Compares

Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage's 3.00 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 (23.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-03-24

Last Inspection

2017-05-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,380

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $17,380 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

86.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

13.3% 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

$86,900

Current Penalty Amount

$86,900

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 Pompton Lakes DPW Garage compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.2
Violations 15 2.7
Total Penalty $86,900 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,380 $3,188

Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Pompton Lakes DPW Garage safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 15 violations across 5 inspections, including 13 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 Pompton Lakes DPW Garage have?
Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $86,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage had?
Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-24 and the most recent on 2017-05-11. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage?
Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage has been assessed $86,900 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage has 13 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 Pompton Lakes DPW Garage operate in?
Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage 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 Pompton Lakes DPW Garage rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage ranks #2,207 (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 Pompton Lakes DPW Garage's safety record compare to industry average?
Borough of Pompton Lakes DPW Garage's total OSHA penalty of $86,900 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (23.2x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Borough of Milltown Department of Public Works in Milltown, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $86,900 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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