Public Administration · Jersey City, NJ

City of Jersey City

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Jersey City ranks #3,663 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty80% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$63,000
OSHA penalties: 15
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #3,663
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Jersey City in Jersey City, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $63,000. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 87 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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 Jersey City 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,663 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $28,763 in back wages owed to 87 affected workers. For comparison, Ramsey Fire Department in Ramsey, NJ is another public administration employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $91,000 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection: 80.0%
of violations were serious: #3,663
of 99,447 penalized employers: $28,763
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 36/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $29K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($14K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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City of Jersey City

$63,000
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows City of Jersey City runs far above peers (24.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$63,000 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Jersey City.

City of Jersey City has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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 Jersey City in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Jersey City ranks #64 at $63,000 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, City of Jersey City ranks #142 among 501 Public Administration employers with WHD recoveries ($28,763).

Combined federal exposure here: $63,000 OSHA penalties plus $28,763 WHD back wages (31.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How City of Jersey City Compares

City of Jersey City's 7.50 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 far above peers (24.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-12-05

Last Inspection

2019-07-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$31,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $31,500 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

80.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$63,000

Current Penalty Amount

$63,000

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$91,763

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$28,763

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$331

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$14,382

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that City of Jersey City owed $28,763 in back wages to 87 employees across 2 cases and 87 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 Jersey City compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	City of Jersey City	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	3.2
Violations	15	6.4
Total Penalty	$63,000	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$31,500	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($63,000 here).

Municipio DE Yauco $62,050 PR California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - California Rehabilitation Center $60,985 CA DLNR-Division of Forestry and Wildlife $60,896 HI Orange County Fire Authority $60,275 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Rockingham - Water & Wastewater Treatment 2 insp. Rockingham, NC C&C-HFD, Training and Research Bureau 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Town of Strasburg, Dept. of Public Works, Water, Sewer & Streets 2 insp. Strasburg, VA MI Doc Woodland Center Correctional Facility 2 insp. Whitmore Lake, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Old Tappan

Old Tappan, NJ

2 inspections $91,900

Township of West Orange

West Orange, NJ

6 inspections $92,000

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Correctional Training Facility

Soledad, CA

2 inspections $91,175

Las Vegas, City of

Las Vegas, NM

9 inspections $91,100

Ramsey Fire Department

Ramsey, NJ

9 inspections $91,000

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What to do with this record

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

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare City of Jersey City against Borough of Old Tappan, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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City of Jersey City also carries $28,763 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 Jersey City safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, City of Jersey City's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 serious violations. 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 Jersey City have? ▼

City of Jersey City has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $63,000.

How many OSHA inspections has City of Jersey City had? ▼

City of Jersey City has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-12-05 and the most recent on 2019-07-19. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for City of Jersey City? ▼

City of Jersey City has been assessed $63,000 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $28,763 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does City of Jersey City have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. City of Jersey City has 12 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.

Has City of Jersey City been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against City of Jersey City, resulting in $28,763 in back wages owed to 87 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does City of Jersey City operate in? ▼

City of Jersey City operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). 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 Jersey City owes me wages? ▼

If you believe City of Jersey City 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 $28,763 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

Where does City of Jersey City rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Jersey City ranks #3,663 (the top 5% 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 Jersey City's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

City of Jersey City's total OSHA penalty of $63,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (24.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ramsey Fire Department in Ramsey, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $91,000 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.