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City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct ranks #1,757 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty59% serious
$100,000
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,757
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct in Newark, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $100,000. 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 Newark Police Department 1st Precinct 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,757 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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. For comparison, West New York Police Department in West New York, NJ is another public administration employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $101,790 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
59.1%
of violations were serious
#1,757
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct runs far above peers (38.4x 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

$100,000 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($100,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $100,000 $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

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 Police Department 1st Precinct.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRIVERSIDE COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF SAN DIEGO CH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KI KI ASSOCIATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MADERA COUNTY DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FRANKLIN COUNTY SHER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RIVER ROAD UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DECHERD - PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DHS - HOMELAND SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BALTIMORE COUNTY GOV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VILLAGE OF DIXMOOR -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LOS ANGELES COUNTY F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CROTON-ON-HUDSON VIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7U.S. FOREST SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MIDDLETOWN CITY FD N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. DEPARTMENT OF D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FOREST SERVICE, ZIG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROOSEVELT FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24HANCOCK VILL PD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NYCHPD / BROOKLYN OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VILLAGE OF SOUTH PEK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6City of Newark Polic…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22
City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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 Police Department 1st Precinct in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct sits at penalty rank #24 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($100,000 assessed).

How City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct Compares

City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct's 11.00 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 (38.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-05-09

Last Inspection

2016-09-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$50,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $50,000 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

59.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

40.9% 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

$100,000

Current Penalty Amount

$100,000

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 Police Department 1st Precinct compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 22 6.4
Total Penalty $100,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $50,000 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($100,000 here).

DCR $97,128 PR Village of Maywood - Fire Department $105,480 IL California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection $107,550 CA California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Correctional Training Facility $91,175 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Riverside County 2 insp. Riverside, CA City of San Diego Chollas Operations Yard 2 insp. San Diego, CA Ki Ki Association 2 insp. Sells, AZ Madera County Department of Corrections 2 insp. Madera, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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7 inspections $100,950
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0 inspections $0
West New York Police Department
West New York, NJ
8 inspections $101,790

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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 Police Department 1st Precinct safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Police Department 1st Precinct have? ▼
City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $100,000.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct had? ▼
City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-09 and the most recent on 2016-09-02. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct? ▼
City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct has been assessed $100,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct has 13 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 Newark Police Department 1st Precinct operate in? ▼
City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct 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.
Where does City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct 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 Police Department 1st Precinct ranks #1,757 (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 Police Department 1st Precinct's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Newark Police Department 1st Precinct's total OSHA penalty of $100,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (38.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, West New York Police Department in West New York, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $101,790 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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