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Clark DPW- Pump Stations

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clark DPW- Pump Stations ranks #27,196 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty29% serious
$13,300
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#27,196
of 99,447 penalized employers

Clark DPW- Pump Stations in Clark, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clark DPW- Pump Stations 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,196 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Veolia North America, LLC in Milwaukee, WI is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,260 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
#27,196
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Clark DPW- Pump Stations compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Clark DPW- Pump Stations runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$13,300 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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 Clark DPW- Pump Stations.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.022.133.144.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPAR WESTERN LINE CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORMANDY VILLAGE UTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ZAGER PLUMBING & SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ATTLEBORO WASTEWATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HIXSON UTILITY DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EAST GREENBUSH TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LAKE PLACID VILL DPW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PAINTED POST VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF POCOMOKE CITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42SENECA COUNTY WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOBART VILL EKLUND P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MEMPHIS-WASTE WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EAST GREENBUSH WASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12XPRESS NATURAL GAS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ENERGY HARBOR GENERA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MCSD WASTEWATER MANA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CRYSTAL & DUCK LAKE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HARBOR COGENERATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PETERSBURG - WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STRATMOOR HILLS WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Clark DPW- Pump Stat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Clark DPW- Pump Stations has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Clark DPW- Pump Stations in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Clark DPW- Pump Stations is the #313 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($13,300).

How Clark DPW- Pump Stations Compares

Clark DPW- Pump Stations's 3.50 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-08-18

Last Inspection

2015-10-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $6,650 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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

$13,300

Current Penalty Amount

$13,300

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Clark DPW- Pump Stations compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Clark DPW- Pump Stations Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 6.1
Total Penalty $13,300 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,650 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Clark DPW- Pump Stations, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,300 here).

National Grid USA $13,260 MA Veolia North America, LLC $13,260 WI Wisconsin Electric Power Company $13,260 WI Industrial Gases INC. $13,228 AS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Par Western Line Contractors, LLC 2 insp. Yermo, CA Normandy Village Utility Company 2 insp. Jacksonville, FL Zager Plumbing & Solar, INC. 2 insp. Fort Buchanan, PR Attleboro Wastewater Department 2 insp. Attleboro, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

National Grid USA
Boston, MA
2 inspections $13,260
Veolia North America, LLC
Milwaukee, WI
2 inspections $13,260
Wisconsin Electric Power Company
Oak Creek, WI
2 inspections $13,260
Industrial Gases INC.
Pago Pago, AS
2 inspections $13,228
Greenstar Power
San Antonio, TX
4 inspections $13,374

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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 Clark DPW- Pump Stations safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Clark DPW- Pump Stations's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Clark DPW- Pump Stations have? ▼
Clark DPW- Pump Stations has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Clark DPW- Pump Stations had? ▼
Clark DPW- Pump Stations has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-18 and the most recent on 2015-10-19. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clark DPW- Pump Stations? ▼
Clark DPW- Pump Stations has been assessed $13,300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Clark DPW- Pump Stations have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Clark DPW- Pump Stations has 2 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 Clark DPW- Pump Stations operate in? ▼
Clark DPW- Pump Stations operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Clark DPW- Pump Stations rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Clark DPW- Pump Stations ranks #27,196 (the upper half 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 Clark DPW- Pump Stations's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Clark DPW- Pump Stations's total OSHA penalty of $13,300 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Veolia North America, LLC in Milwaukee, WI is a similar utilities employer with $13,260 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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