Public Administration · Rockleigh, NJ

Borough of Rockleigh

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Rockleigh ranks #5,624 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty69% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$46,900
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #5,624
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of Rockleigh in Rockleigh, NJ has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $46,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Borough of Rockleigh: 6 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,624 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Albuquerque, City of in Albuquerque, NM is another public administration employer with 13 OSHA inspections on record and $47,300 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection: 69.2%
of violations were serious: #5,624
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 58/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (2.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Borough of Rockleigh

$46,900
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Borough of Rockleigh runs far above peers (18.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$46,900 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Borough of Rockleigh.

Borough of Rockleigh has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration 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 Rockleigh in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Borough of Rockleigh sits at penalty rank #128 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($46,900 assessed).

How Borough of Rockleigh Compares

Borough of Rockleigh's 2.17 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (18.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-12-20

Last Inspection

2018-04-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,817

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 6 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $7,817 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

69.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

30.8% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$46,900

Current Penalty Amount

$46,900

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Borough of Rockleigh compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Borough of Rockleigh	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	3.2
Violations	13	6.4
Total Penalty	$46,900	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,817	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($46,900 here).

Los Angeles Fire Department $46,995 CA Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority $47,000 NV Albuquerque, City of $47,300 NM Municipio DE Ciales $45,920 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

VI Legislature 6 insp. Charlotte Amalie, VI VLY Atwood Fire Dist 6 insp. Stone Ridge, NY V.I. Police Department -- ST Croix 6 insp. Frederiksted, VI New Woodstock Volunteer Fire Department INC. 6 insp. New Woodstock, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Los Angeles Fire Department

Los Angeles, CA

5 inspections $46,995

Hoboken Fire Department/ Observer Highway Firehouse

Hoboken, NJ

2 inspections $46,800

Somerville Fire Department-Lincoln Hose CO. #4

Somerville, NJ

4 inspections $46,800

Albuquerque, City of

Albuquerque, NM

13 inspections $47,300

River Vale Fire Department

River Vale, NJ

9 inspections $47,600

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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 Rockleigh safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Borough of Rockleigh's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 6 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Borough of Rockleigh have? ▼

Borough of Rockleigh has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $46,900.

How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Rockleigh had? ▼

Borough of Rockleigh has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-20 and the most recent on 2018-04-02. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Rockleigh? ▼

Borough of Rockleigh has been assessed $46,900 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Borough of Rockleigh have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Borough of Rockleigh has 9 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 Rockleigh operate in? ▼

Borough of Rockleigh operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Borough of Rockleigh rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Borough of Rockleigh ranks #5,624 (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 Rockleigh's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Borough of Rockleigh's total OSHA penalty of $46,900 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (18.0x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Albuquerque, City of in Albuquerque, NM is a similar public administration employer with $47,300 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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