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City of Elizabeth

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Elizabeth ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$7,000
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Elizabeth in Elizabeth, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,000. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $77,213 in back wages owed to 62 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City of Elizabeth 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $77,213 in back wages owed to 62 affected workers. For comparison, Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 in Irvington, NJ is another public administration employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $84,900 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers
$77,213
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 28/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $77K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($77K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How City of Elizabeth compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Elizabeth runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$7,000 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Elizabeth.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNPPR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DC INSTITUCION 676, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYSDOCCS COXSACKIE C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SACRAMENTO COUNTY SH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MARYLAND DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8U.S. DEPARTMENT OF J…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17MUNICIPIO AUTÓNOMO D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BUREAU OF INDIAN EDU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15FAA CERAP/TECHNICAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5VARNA VOLUNTEER FIRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FEDERAL BUREAU OF PR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NYCPD TRANSIT DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BUREAU OF RECLAMATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NYCHA VAN DYKE HOUSES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF LAKE VIEW UT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TOWN OF ANSON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17LA COUNTY PUBLIC SOC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1City of Elizabeth, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
City of Elizabeth has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

City of Elizabeth in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: City of Elizabeth is the #739 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($7,000). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place City of Elizabeth at rank #75 of 501 employers ($77,213 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $7,000 OSHA penalties plus $77,213 WHD back wages (91.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How City of Elizabeth Compares

City of Elizabeth's 2.33 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-04-17

Last Inspection

2024-07-23

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $2,333 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$7,000

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$84,213

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$77,213
Employees Affected
62
WHD Violations
63
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,245
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$77,213

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that City of Elizabeth owed $77,213 in back wages to 62 employees across 1 case and 63 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How City of Elizabeth compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Elizabeth Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 7 6.4
Total Penalty $7,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,333 $827
View all 9,693 employers in Public Administration →

Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Elizabeth, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,000 here).

BPG Group $7,000 PA Departamento DE Educacion $7,000 PR Simplexgrinnell I LLC $7,000 NY Iowa State Training School for Boys $7,000 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

NPPR 3 insp. Cabo Rojo, PR DC Institucion 676 3 insp. Ponce, PR Nysdoccs Coxsackie Correctional Facility 3 insp. Coxsackie, NY Sacramento County Sheriff's Department 3 insp. Sacramento, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kellogg Brown & Root Services Inc. (KBR)
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Loyal Source Government Services
Orlando, FL
0 inspections $0
Municipio Autonomo DE Guaynabo
Guaynabo, PR
2 inspections $0
Irvington Fire Department- Station #2
Irvington, NJ
9 inspections $84,900
Alaska Dot&PF
Fairbanks, AK
7 inspections $82,987

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What to do with this record

Use City of Elizabeth's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare City of Elizabeth against Kellogg Brown & Root Services Inc. (KBR), a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether City of Elizabeth's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
  • City of Elizabeth also carries $77,213 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 City of Elizabeth safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Elizabeth's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does City of Elizabeth have? ▼
City of Elizabeth has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,000.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Elizabeth had? ▼
City of Elizabeth has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-04-17 and the most recent on 2024-07-23. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Elizabeth? ▼
City of Elizabeth has been assessed $7,000 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $77,213 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has City of Elizabeth been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against City of Elizabeth, resulting in $77,213 in back wages owed to 62 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does City of Elizabeth operate in? ▼
City of Elizabeth operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if City of Elizabeth owes me wages? ▼
If you believe City of Elizabeth owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $77,213 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does City of Elizabeth rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Elizabeth ranks #45,870 (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 City of Elizabeth's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Elizabeth's total OSHA penalty of $7,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Irvington Fire Department- Station #2 in Irvington, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $84,900 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.