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Burlington Township Sewer Utilities

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Burlington Township Sewer Utilities ranks #30,677 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty40% serious
$11,700
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,677
of 99,447 penalized employers

Burlington Township Sewer Utilities in Burlington, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Burlington Township Sewer Utilities 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,677 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Peco Energy Company in Philadelphia, PA is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $11,585 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#30,677
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Burlington Township Sewer Utilities runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$11,700 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 Burlington Township Sewer Utilities.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIRST TAXING DISTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LONG BEACH WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF GALAX - MAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CARTHAGE - WASTEWATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SHERIDAN SANITARY DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TULLAHOMA UTILITIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPRING HILL - WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EES COKE BATTERY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DAVE JOHNSTON POWER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BROOKFIELD SMOKY MOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BONNEVILLE POWER ADM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLEVELAND ELECTRIC I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LIMA VILLAGE WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERIGAS PROPANE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WHITE BLUFF-WASTE WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FIRST UTILITY KNOX C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RICHLAND TN RT 13 WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BROWNSVILLE UTILITY-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HOOSIER ENERGY RURAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF PARIS-SOUTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Burlington Township …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Burlington Township Sewer Utilities has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Burlington Township Sewer Utilities in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Burlington Township Sewer Utilities is the #348 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($11,700).

How Burlington Township Sewer Utilities Compares

Burlington Township Sewer Utilities's 2.50 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 (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-06-25

Last Inspection

2015-08-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,850

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $5,850 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$11,700

Current Penalty Amount

$11,700

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Burlington Township Sewer Utilities compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Burlington Township Sewer Utilities Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 6.1
Total Penalty $11,700 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,850 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Burlington Township Sewer Utilities, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,700 here).

Peco Energy Company $11,585 PA A-Phix Maintenance Solutions $11,870 VI Solv Energy, LLC $11,470 CA Ameren Illinois $11,934 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

First Taxing District, City of Norwalk 2 insp. Norwalk, CT Long Beach Water Department 2 insp. Long Beach, CA City of Galax - Maintenance Department 2 insp. Galax, VA Carthage - Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 insp. Carthage, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Peco Energy Company
Philadelphia, PA
4 inspections $11,585
A-Phix Maintenance Solutions
ST Thomas, VI
6 inspections $11,870
Ewing-Lawrence Sewage Authority
Lawrence Township, NJ
4 inspections $9,800
Willingboro Mua Water Pollution Control
Willingboro, NJ
2 inspections $11,900
Lyndhurst Sewer Department
Lyndhurst, NJ
2 inspections $11,900

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What to do with this record

Use Burlington Township Sewer Utilities's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Burlington Township Sewer Utilities safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Burlington Township Sewer Utilities's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Township Sewer Utilities have? ▼
Burlington Township Sewer Utilities has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Burlington Township Sewer Utilities had? ▼
Burlington Township Sewer Utilities has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-25 and the most recent on 2015-08-07. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Burlington Township Sewer Utilities? ▼
Burlington Township Sewer Utilities has been assessed $11,700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Burlington Township Sewer Utilities have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Burlington Township Sewer Utilities has 2 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 Township Sewer Utilities operate in? ▼
Burlington Township Sewer Utilities operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Burlington Township Sewer Utilities rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Burlington Township Sewer Utilities ranks #30,677 (the upper half 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 Burlington Township Sewer Utilities's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Burlington Township Sewer Utilities's total OSHA penalty of $11,700 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Peco Energy Company in Philadelphia, PA is a similar utilities employer with $11,585 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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