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Cedar Grove Public Schools

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cedar Grove Public Schools ranks #9,880 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$31,500
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,880
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cedar Grove Public Schools in Cedar Grove, 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: $31,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cedar Grove Public Schools 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 #9,880 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Yeshiva Orchos Chaim School in Lakewood, NJ is another educational services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#9,880
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 Cedar Grove Public Schools compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cedar Grove Public Schools runs far above peers (10.4x 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

$31,500 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 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Cedar Grove Public Schools.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRICHLAND COUNTY SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DE ESCUELA SAN AGUSTIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MCKENZIE SPECIAL SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FAYETTE COUNTY - FAY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11COHOES CSD HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CHAPPAQUA CSD BELL MS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BREWSTER CSD BREWSTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WESTCHESTER SD 92 1/…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IL STATE UNIVERSITY-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GLENBARD TOWNSHIP HS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HODGKINS PUBLIC LIBR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WATERLOO CSD SKOI YA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CLINTON CUSD #15-LIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DE ESC ROBERTO ALBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CORVALLIS SD 509J, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CARROLL COUNTY - CAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH MERRICK UFSD M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BUREAU OF INDIAN EDU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SMYTH COUNTY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Cedar Grove Public S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Cedar Grove Public Schools has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Cedar Grove Public Schools in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cedar Grove Public Schools ranks #73 at $31,500 current penalty.

How Cedar Grove Public Schools Compares

Cedar Grove Public Schools's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (10.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-01-25

Last Inspection

2024-04-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $15,750 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$31,500

Current Penalty Amount

$31,500

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Cedar Grove Public Schools compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cedar Grove Public Schools Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 5 5.7
Total Penalty $31,500 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,750 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cedar Grove Public Schools, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,500 here).

Kamehameha Schools $31,491 HI Lincoln Technical Institute $32,279 CT Sacramento City Unified School District $30,700 CA Alaska Uaa $32,325 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Richland County School District One 2 insp. Columbia, SC DE Escuela San Agustin 2 insp. San Juan, PR McKenzie Special School District - Elementary School 2 insp. MC Kenzie, TN Fayette County - Fayette Ware High School 2 insp. Somerville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Frankford Township School District
Branchville, NJ
2 inspections $31,500
Kamehameha Schools
Honolulu, HI
3 inspections $31,491
East New York Urban Youth
Brooklyn, NY
0 inspections $0
Yeshiva Orchos Chaim School
Lakewood, NJ
0 inspections $0
St. Martin's University
Lacey, WA
0 inspections $0

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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 Cedar Grove Public Schools safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cedar Grove Public Schools's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cedar Grove Public Schools have? ▼
Cedar Grove Public Schools has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Cedar Grove Public Schools had? ▼
Cedar Grove Public Schools has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-01-25 and the most recent on 2024-04-18. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cedar Grove Public Schools? ▼
Cedar Grove Public Schools has been assessed $31,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Cedar Grove Public Schools have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cedar Grove Public Schools has 5 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 Cedar Grove Public Schools operate in? ▼
Cedar Grove Public Schools operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611710). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cedar Grove Public Schools rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cedar Grove Public Schools ranks #9,880 (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 Cedar Grove Public Schools's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cedar Grove Public Schools's total OSHA penalty of $31,500 is above the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer (10.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Yeshiva Orchos Chaim School in Lakewood, NJ is a similar educational services 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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