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Borough of Seaside Park Water Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Borough of Seaside Park Water Department ranks #24,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty38% serious
$14,700
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#24,647
of 99,447 penalized employers

Borough of Seaside Park Water Department in Seaside Park, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,700. 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 Seaside Park Water Department 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Beach Haven Water Department in Beach Haven, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,700 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#24,647
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 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 Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Borough of Seaside Park Water Department runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$14,700 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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 Seaside Park Water Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRACY CITY PUBLIC UT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11AVON VILLAGE WATER F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HENNING - WATER DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HOWARD COUNTY, MARYL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17AMES, 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: 8Borough of Seaside P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Borough of Seaside Park Water Department has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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 Seaside Park Water Department in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Borough of Seaside Park Water Department sits at penalty rank #284 of 866 penalized establishments ($14,700 assessed).

How Borough of Seaside Park Water Department Compares

Borough of Seaside Park Water Department's 2.67 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 (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-11-01

Last Inspection

2025-01-31

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $4,900 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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

$14,700

Current Penalty Amount

$14,700

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 Seaside Park Water Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Borough of Seaside Park Water Department Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 8 6.1
Total Penalty $14,700 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,900 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,700 here).

City of Antioch $14,620 CA Vito Trucking, LLC $14,810 CA Pike Electric LLC $14,502 SC Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex $14,500 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Tracy City Public Utility - Maintenance 3 insp. Tracy City, TN Avon Village Water Filtration Plant 3 insp. Geneseo, NY Henning - Water Department 3 insp. Henning, TN Howard County, Maryland 3 insp. Columbia, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Township of Middletown Sewerage Authority
Red Bank, NJ
2 inspections $14,700
Borough of Franklin Public Works Water/Sewer Division
Franklin, NJ
2 inspections $14,700
Town of Newton Sewer Department
Newton, NJ
2 inspections $14,700
Evesham Mua
Evesham, NJ
2 inspections $14,700
Beach Haven Water Department
Beach Haven, NJ
2 inspections $14,700

Compare Borough of Seaside Park Water Department vs Township of Middletown Sewerage Authority side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Borough of Seaside Park Water Department's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Borough of Seaside Park Water Department against Township of Middletown Sewerage Authority, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Seaside Park Water Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Borough of Seaside Park Water Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Seaside Park Water Department have? ▼
Borough of Seaside Park Water Department has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Borough of Seaside Park Water Department had? ▼
Borough of Seaside Park Water Department has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-11-01 and the most recent on 2025-01-31. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Borough of Seaside Park Water Department? ▼
Borough of Seaside Park Water Department has been assessed $14,700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Borough of Seaside Park Water Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Borough of Seaside Park Water Department has 3 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 Seaside Park Water Department operate in? ▼
Borough of Seaside Park Water Department 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 Seaside Park Water Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Borough of Seaside Park Water Department ranks #24,647 (the top quarter 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 Seaside Park Water Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Borough of Seaside Park Water Department's total OSHA penalty of $14,700 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Beach Haven Water Department in Beach Haven, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $14,700 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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