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Borough of Sea Girt Water Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Sea Girt Water Works has a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty62% serious
$35,000
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#8,496
of 100,495 penalized employers

Borough of Sea Girt Water Works in Sea Girt, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,000. 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 Sea Girt Water Works 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 8 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, Ozinga Energy in Mokena, IL is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
61.5%
of violations were serious
92%
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 Sea Girt Water Works runs far above peers (6.4x 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

$35,000 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sea Girt Water Works

The federal enforcement record for Borough of Sea Girt Water Works in Sea Girt, NJ includes 2 OSHA inspections and 13 violations, translating to 6.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 8 (61.5%) 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 $35,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $35,000 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $17,500. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (6.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-04-03 to 2018-05-25, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-04-03

Last Inspection

2018-05-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $17,500 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

61.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

38.5% 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

$35,000

Current Penalty Amount

$35,000

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 Sea Girt Water Works compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Borough of Sea Girt Water Works Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 13 6.1
Total Penalty $35,000 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,500 $2,100
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0 inspections $0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borough of Sea Girt Water Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borough of Sea Girt Water Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Sea Girt Water Works have? ▼
Borough of Sea Girt Water Works has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Sea Girt Water Works had? ▼
Borough of Sea Girt Water Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-04-03 and the most recent on 2018-05-25. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Sea Girt Water Works? ▼
Borough of Sea Girt Water Works has been assessed $35,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of Sea Girt Water Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borough of Sea Girt Water Works has 8 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 Sea Girt Water Works operate in? ▼
Borough of Sea Girt Water Works operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). 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 Sea Girt Water Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borough of Sea Girt Water Works's total OSHA penalty of $35,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (6.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ozinga Energy in Mokena, IL is a similar utilities employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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