Public Administration · Newark, NJ

City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering ranks #2,902 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty73% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$73,000
OSHA penalties: 15
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #2,902
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering in Newark, NJ has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $73,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering: 7 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 2.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,902 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Seattle Fire Department in Seattle, WA is another public administration employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $17,100 in current penalties.

2.1
violations per inspection: 73.3%
of violations were serious: #2,902
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 59/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (2.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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City of Newark, Dept. …

$73,000
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering runs far above peers (28.0x 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

$73,000 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 Newark, Dept. of Engineering.

City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering has 7 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 Newark, Dept. of Engineering in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering sits at penalty rank #53 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($73,000 assessed).

How City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering Compares

City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering's 2.14 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 (28.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-06-01

Last Inspection

2016-06-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,429

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 7 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.1 violations per visit. That's $10,429 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

73.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

6.7% 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

$73,000

Current Penalty Amount

$73,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

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

Metric	City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	3.2
Violations	15	6.4
Total Penalty	$73,000	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$10,429	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($73,000 here).

City of Cedar Rapids $74,670 IA California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation-Salinas Valley State Prison $70,850 CA County of Maui - Dept. of Fire and Public Safety $75,331 HI City of Santa Rosa/Water & Wastewater Department $75,879 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

State of Oregon Department of Corrections 7 insp. Salem, OR Drna 7 insp. Arecibo, PR Nycoda - Bronx County 7 insp. Bronx, NY ST Paul BLVD FD 7 insp. Rochester, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Village of Ridgefield Park

Ridgefield Park, NJ

17 inspections $72,800

Seattle Fire Department

Seattle, WA

6 inspections $17,100

Haledon Fire Department Company 1

Haledon, NJ

3 inspections $73,800

Prince William County Dept of Public Safety C

3 inspections $71,700

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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 City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 7 inspections, including 11 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 Newark, Dept. of Engineering have? ▼

City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $73,000.

How many OSHA inspections has City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering had? ▼

City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-01 and the most recent on 2016-06-17. This averages 2.1 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering? ▼

City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering has been assessed $73,000 in current OSHA penalties.

Does City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering has 11 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Newark, Dept. of Engineering operate in? ▼

City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering 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.

Where does City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering ranks #2,902 (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 Newark, Dept. of Engineering's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

City of Newark, Dept. of Engineering's total OSHA penalty of $73,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (28.0x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Seattle Fire Department in Seattle, WA is a similar public administration employer with $17,100 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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