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City of New Brunswick Water Utility

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of New Brunswick Water Utility has a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty77% serious
$127,000
OSHA penalties
31
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,167
of 100,495 penalized employers

City of New Brunswick Water Utility in New Brunswick, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $127,000. 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 New Brunswick Water Utility 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 31 violations, averaging 15.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 24 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, Sunrun Installation Services INC. in Oak Park, IL is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $126,764 in current penalties.

15.5
violations per inspection
77.4%
of violations were serious
99%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of New Brunswick Water Utility runs far above peers (23.4x 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

$127,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($127,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $127,000 $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

What the Data Says About City of New Brunswick Water Utility

The federal enforcement record for City of New Brunswick Water Utility in New Brunswick, NJ includes 2 OSHA inspections and 31 violations, translating to 15.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 24 (77.4%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $127,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $127,000 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $63,500. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (23.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-05-18 to 2018-09-25, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-05-18

Last Inspection

2018-09-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

15.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$63,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 15.5 violations per visit. That's $63,500 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

77.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

22.6% 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

$127,000

Current Penalty Amount

$127,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How City of New Brunswick Water Utility compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of New Brunswick Water Utility Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 31 6.1
Total Penalty $127,000 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $63,500 $2,100
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2 inspections $126,764
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11 inspections $127,300
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0 inspections $0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of New Brunswick Water Utility safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of New Brunswick Water Utility's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 2 inspections, including 24 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 City of New Brunswick Water Utility have? ▼
City of New Brunswick Water Utility has 31 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $127,000.
How many OSHA inspections has City of New Brunswick Water Utility had? ▼
City of New Brunswick Water Utility has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-05-18 and the most recent on 2018-09-25. This averages 15.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of New Brunswick Water Utility? ▼
City of New Brunswick Water Utility has been assessed $127,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does City of New Brunswick Water Utility have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of New Brunswick Water Utility has 24 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 City of New Brunswick Water Utility operate in? ▼
City of New Brunswick Water Utility operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does City of New Brunswick Water Utility's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of New Brunswick Water Utility's total OSHA penalty of $127,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (23.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sunrun Installation Services INC. in Oak Park, IL is a similar utilities employer with $126,764 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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