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Burlington City Water Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Burlington City Water Department has a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty64% serious
$29,000
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#11,069
of 100,495 penalized employers

Burlington City Water Department in Burlington, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Burlington City Water Department 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 7 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hunt MGT., L.L.C. in Florence, AZ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $29,000 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
89%
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 Burlington City Water Department runs far above peers (5.3x 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

$29,000 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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 Burlington City Water Department

The federal enforcement record for Burlington City Water Department in Burlington, NJ includes 4 OSHA inspections and 11 violations, translating to 2.75 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (63.6%) 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 $29,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $29,000 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $7,250. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (5.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-07-06 to 2024-09-27, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-07-06

Last Inspection

2024-09-27

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $7,250 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$29,000

Current Penalty Amount

$29,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Burlington City Water Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Burlington City Water Department Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 11 6.1
Total Penalty $29,000 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,250 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burlington City Water Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Burlington City Water Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 4 inspections, including 7 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 Burlington City Water Department have? ▼
Burlington City Water Department has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Burlington City Water Department had? ▼
Burlington City Water Department has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-06 and the most recent on 2024-09-27. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Burlington City Water Department? ▼
Burlington City Water Department has been assessed $29,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Burlington City Water Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Burlington City Water Department has 7 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 Burlington City Water Department operate in? ▼
Burlington City Water Department 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 Burlington City Water Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Burlington City Water Department's total OSHA penalty of $29,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (5.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hunt MGT., L.L.C. in Florence, AZ is a similar utilities employer with $29,000 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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