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Administrative & Waste Services · Bridgewater, NJ

County of Somerset

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), County of Somerset ranks #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$21,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

County of Somerset in Bridgewater, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected County of Somerset 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Supplyone Tampa Bay, INC. in Clearwater, FL is another administrative & waste services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $21,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How County of Somerset compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows County of Somerset runs far above peers (5.6x 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

$21,000 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is County of Somerset.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTAFF RIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HIBERNIA ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TEMPORARY INTEGRATED…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WASTE MANAGEMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NYCDOS ZEREGA AVE SHOP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GARDA CL NEW ENGLAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HEALTHCARE SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GREEN STREAM COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SKOOKUM CONTRACT SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CENCAL SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CROWN ENERGY SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CLINTON CO LANDFILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ALORICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SMITH'S TREE CARE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RECOLOGY HAY ROAD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ALLIED BARTON SECURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PROGRESS ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LYME TN TRANSFER SITE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PARIS SPECIAL SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GENERAL DYNAMICS LAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5County of Somerset, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
County of Somerset has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

County of Somerset in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, County of Somerset sits at penalty rank #613 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($21,000 assessed).

How County of Somerset Compares

County of Somerset's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (5.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-01-17

Last Inspection

2024-10-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $7,000 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$21,000

Current Penalty Amount

$21,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How County of Somerset compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric County of Somerset Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $21,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,000 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for County of Somerset, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,000 here).

Supplyone Tampa Bay, INC. $21,000 FL Electronic Recyclers International $21,000 CA Fort Loudon Waste and Recycling, INC. $21,000 TN Inland Environmental & Remediation $21,060 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Staff Right, INC. 3 insp. Suwanee, GA Hibernia Enterprises, INC. 3 insp. Atlanta, GA Temporary Integrated Personnel Services, LLC 3 insp. Tampa, FL Waste Management of Mississippi, INC. 3 insp. Jackson, MS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Port Republic DPW
Port Republic, NJ
2 inspections $21,000
City of Clifton Dept. of Public Works
Clifton, NJ
2 inspections $21,000
City of Rahway - Pump Stations
Rahway, NJ
2 inspections $21,000
Atlantic Cape Community College
Cape May Court House, NJ
2 inspections $21,000
Supplyone Tampa Bay, INC.
Clearwater, FL
3 inspections $21,000

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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 County of Somerset safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, County of Somerset's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does County of Somerset have? ▼
County of Somerset has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,000.
How many OSHA inspections has County of Somerset had? ▼
County of Somerset has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-01-17 and the most recent on 2024-10-24. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for County of Somerset? ▼
County of Somerset has been assessed $21,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does County of Somerset have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. County of Somerset has 3 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 County of Somerset operate in? ▼
County of Somerset operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561210). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does County of Somerset rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, County of Somerset ranks #16,622 (the top quarter 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 County of Somerset's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
County of Somerset's total OSHA penalty of $21,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (5.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Supplyone Tampa Bay, INC. in Clearwater, FL is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $21,000 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.