Public Administration · Carlstadt, NJ

Carlstadt Police Dept.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carlstadt Police Dept. has a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

94% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Carlstadt Police Dept. in Carlstadt, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Carlstadt Police Dept. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, U.S. Department of Agriculture in Fort Collins, CO is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.3
violations per inspection
93.8%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

F 12/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Each dot is one of 21 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Carlstadt Police Dept..

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Carlstadt Police Dept. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 16 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How Carlstadt Police Dept. Compares

Carlstadt Police Dept.'s 5.33 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Carlstadt Police Dept. to date. The Public Administration sector average runs $2,606 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-31

Last Inspection

2010-03-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

93.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.3% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Carlstadt Police Dept. compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Carlstadt Police Dept. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 16 6.4
Total Penalty $0 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $827

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Carlstadt Police Dept., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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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 Carlstadt Police Dept. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Carlstadt Police Dept.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 3 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Carlstadt Police Dept. have?
Carlstadt Police Dept. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Carlstadt Police Dept. had?
Carlstadt Police Dept. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-31 and the most recent on 2010-03-31. This averages 5.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carlstadt Police Dept.?
Carlstadt Police Dept. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Carlstadt Police Dept. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Carlstadt Police Dept. has 15 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 Carlstadt Police Dept. operate in?
Carlstadt Police Dept. operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Carlstadt Police Dept.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Carlstadt Police Dept.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Department of Agriculture in Fort Collins, CO is a similar public administration 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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