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Eatontown Sewerage Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eatontown Sewerage Authority ranks #23,156 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$15,600
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#23,156
of 99,447 penalized employers

Eatontown Sewerage Authority in Eatontown, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Eatontown Sewerage Authority 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,156 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Vallejo in Vallejo, CA is another utilities employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $15,585 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#23,156
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Eatontown Sewerage Authority compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Eatontown Sewerage Authority runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$15,600 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Eatontown Sewerage Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSEATTLE PUBLIC UTILI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ELECTRICAL ENERGY SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9OLD TOWN WATER DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WEST SOUND UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CLAIBORNE UTILITIES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FULTON CITY SCHROEPP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DEPOSIT VIL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DRESDEN-WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7UNITED WATER CONSERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MARIN MUNICIPAL WATE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF KINGFIELD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25HUMBOLDT UTILITIES -…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BOLIVAR VILLAGE WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AUGUSTA COUNTY SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CHATTANOOGA ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DEPT. OF INTERIOR - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LIBERTY VILLAGE WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF CORTLAND WAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16AFTON VILL WATER STO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BRUTUS TN WATER DIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Eatontown Sewerage A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24
Eatontown Sewerage Authority has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Eatontown Sewerage Authority in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Eatontown Sewerage Authority is the #276 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($15,600).

How Eatontown Sewerage Authority Compares

Eatontown Sewerage Authority's 8.00 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 well above peers (2.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-07-26

Last Inspection

2017-11-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $5,200 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$15,600

Current Penalty Amount

$15,600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Eatontown Sewerage Authority compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Eatontown Sewerage Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 24 6.1
Total Penalty $15,600 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,200 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Eatontown Sewerage Authority, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,600 here).

City of Vallejo $15,585 CA First Energy Generation Corporation $15,500 PA West County Wastewater District $15,725 CA Stronghold Digital Mining $15,360 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Seattle Public Utilities 3 insp. Seattle, WA Electrical Energy Services, INC. 3 insp. Waterflow, NM Old Town Water District 3 insp. Old Town, ME West Sound Utility District #1 3 insp. Port Orchard, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Vallejo
Vallejo, CA
10 inspections $15,585
Blue Stone Solutions
Albuquerque, NM
0 inspections $0
First Energy Generation Corporation
Shippingport, PA
6 inspections $15,500
West County Wastewater District
Richmond, CA
2 inspections $15,725
East Sevier County Utility District
Sevierville, TN
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Eatontown Sewerage Authority'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 Eatontown Sewerage Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Eatontown Sewerage Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 3 inspections, including 18 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 Eatontown Sewerage Authority have? ▼
Eatontown Sewerage Authority has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Eatontown Sewerage Authority had? ▼
Eatontown Sewerage Authority has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-26 and the most recent on 2017-11-27. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Eatontown Sewerage Authority? ▼
Eatontown Sewerage Authority has been assessed $15,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Eatontown Sewerage Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Eatontown Sewerage Authority has 18 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 Eatontown Sewerage Authority operate in? ▼
Eatontown Sewerage Authority 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 Eatontown Sewerage Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Eatontown Sewerage Authority ranks #23,156 (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 Eatontown Sewerage Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Eatontown Sewerage Authority's total OSHA penalty of $15,600 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Vallejo in Vallejo, CA is a similar utilities employer with $15,585 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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