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City of Vineland - Water Utility

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Vineland - Water Utility ranks #6,126 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty83% serious
$44,000
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#6,126
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Vineland - Water Utility in Vineland, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $44,000. 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 Vineland - Water Utility 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,126 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Southern California Edison Company in Rialto, CA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $44,435 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#6,126
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 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 Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Vineland - Water Utility runs far above peers (8.0x 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

$44,000 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is City of Vineland - Water Utility.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMEREN ILLINOIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AAA - PLANTA DE FILT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CENTRO DE GAS HIRAM …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ILLUMINATE USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BASIN ELECTRIC POWER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BENTON HARBOR WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF REDLANDS- HE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FREDONIA VILLAGE WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PLATTSBURGH CITY WAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WEST WILSON UTILITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALEXANDRIA TN WTP- R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEBB CREEK UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHUCKEY UTILITY DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MOUNT MORRIS VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DANC CARTHAGE/WEST C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VILL OF GROTON WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NASHVILLE ELECTRIC-M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0JACKSON CO UTILITY-A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SENECA COUNTY WWTP #2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5City of Vineland - W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
City of Vineland - Water Utility has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities 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 Vineland - Water Utility in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, City of Vineland - Water Utility sits at penalty rank #100 of 866 penalized establishments ($44,000 assessed).

How City of Vineland - Water Utility Compares

City of Vineland - Water Utility's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (8.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-08-14

Last Inspection

2025-10-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$22,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $22,000 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$44,000

Current Penalty Amount

$44,000

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 Vineland - Water Utility compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Vineland - Water Utility Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 6.1
Total Penalty $44,000 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $22,000 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($44,000 here).

Southern California Edison Company $44,435 CA Tampa Electric Company $44,650 FL Jznee Renewable Energy Technology INC. $43,083 TX TSG Water Resources Usvi, INC. $45,382 VI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ameren Illinois 2 insp. Peoria, IL Aaa - Planta DE Filtracion DE Ramey 2 insp. Aguadilla, PR Centro DE Gas Hiram INC. 2 insp. Aguada, PR Illuminate USA LLC 2 insp. Pataskala, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Washington Township M.U.a.
Turnersville, NJ
5 inspections $44,000
Atlantic County Utilities Authority, Wastewater Treatment Plant
Atlantic City, NJ
2 inspections $44,100
Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer
Elmwood Park, NJ
3 inspections $43,700
Southern California Edison Company
Rialto, CA
2 inspections $44,435
Borough of Carteret Sewerage Authority
Carteret, NJ
2 inspections $43,500

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What to do with this record

Use City of Vineland - Water Utility's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Vineland - Water Utility safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Vineland - Water Utility's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Vineland - Water Utility have? ▼
City of Vineland - Water Utility has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $44,000.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Vineland - Water Utility had? ▼
City of Vineland - Water Utility has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-08-14 and the most recent on 2025-10-16. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Vineland - Water Utility? ▼
City of Vineland - Water Utility has been assessed $44,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does City of Vineland - Water Utility have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Vineland - Water Utility has 10 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 Vineland - Water Utility operate in? ▼
City of Vineland - Water Utility operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does City of Vineland - Water Utility rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Vineland - Water Utility ranks #6,126 (the top 10% 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 Vineland - Water Utility's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Vineland - Water Utility's total OSHA penalty of $44,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (8.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Southern California Edison Company in Rialto, CA is a similar utilities employer with $44,435 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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