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Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility ranks #9,483 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$32,400
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,483
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility in Rio Grande, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,483 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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, Energy Northwest in Richland, WA is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#9,483
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility runs far above peers (5.9x 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

$32,400 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF WATERLOO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CABO ROJO GAS Y MUEB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHAPEL HILL - WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FAIRHAVEN SEWER / WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OCOEE UTILITY DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SACKETS HARBOR VILL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. ARMY CORPS OF E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OTTER LAKE WATER COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BLOOMINGDALE UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RIVER ROAD UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0XCEL ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0OKANOGAN CO ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ERWIN TN MORNINGSIDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROSE TN FILTRATION P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LOUTH CALLAN RENEWAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PACIFIC GAS & ELECTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COVANTA HARRISBURG, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF REDLANDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WATKINS GLEN VILLAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FIRST UTILITY DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Cape May County Mua …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility has 2 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.

Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility ranks #138 at $32,400 current penalty.

How Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility Compares

Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility's 4.00 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 far above peers (5.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-10-22

Last Inspection

2026-02-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $16,200 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$32,400

Current Penalty Amount

$32,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 6.1
Total Penalty $32,400 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,200 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,400 here).

City of Fresno, Wastewater Division $32,075 CA Los Angeles Department of Water and Power $31,970 CA Naes Corporation $32,847 CT Esg Operations, INC. $33,000 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Waterloo 2 insp. Waterloo, IA Cabo Rojo Gas y Muebleria Amistad INC 2 insp. Mayaguez, PR Chapel Hill - Water Treatment Plant 2 insp. Chapel Hill, TN Fairhaven Sewer / Wastewater Department 2 insp. Fairhaven, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Montgomery Township Sewer Utility
Princeton, NJ
2 inspections $32,400
Borough of Hopewell Water & Sewer Department
Hopewell, NJ
2 inspections $32,200
City of Fresno, Wastewater Division
Fresno, CA
7 inspections $32,075
Energy Northwest
Richland, WA
3 inspections $0
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Los Angeles, CA
6 inspections $31,970

Compare Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility vs Montgomery Township Sewer Utility side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility'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 Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 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 Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility have? ▼
Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility had? ▼
Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-10-22 and the most recent on 2026-02-10. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility? ▼
Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility has been assessed $32,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility 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 Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility operate in? ▼
Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility 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 Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility ranks #9,483 (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 Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility's total OSHA penalty of $32,400 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (5.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Energy Northwest in Richland, WA is a similar utilities employer with $0 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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