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Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer ranks #6,178 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty41% serious
$43,700
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#6,178
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer in Elmwood Park, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $43,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,178 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Mount Laurel Township Mua in Mount Laurel, NJ is another utilities employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $43,400 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection
41.2%
of violations were serious
#6,178
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 8/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer runs far above peers (7.9x 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

$43,700 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 Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0018.436.855.173.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEAST KENTUCKY POWER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SRCA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3OPERATIONS MANAGEMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GOUVERNEUR VILL WATE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FULTON CITY LAKEVIEW…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ONTARIO TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DEPARTMENT OF THE IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 70FULTON CITY M-6 & M-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1PUBLIC UTILITY DIST …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SMITH UTILITY-ADMINI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2OVID VILL DEPOT RD W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1VILLAGE OF BEDFORD P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PURYEAR-WATER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF COLONIAL BEA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SEATTLE 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: 2Elmwood Park DPW - S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17
Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer ranks #102 at $43,700 current penalty.

How Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer Compares

Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer's 5.67 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 (7.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-07-21

Last Inspection

2015-10-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,567

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $14,567 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

41.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

58.8% 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

$43,700

Current Penalty Amount

$43,700

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 17 6.1
Total Penalty $43,700 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,567 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($43,700 here).

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

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

East Kentucky Power Cooperative, INC. 3 insp. Maysville, KY Srca 3 insp. Coquille, OR Operations Management International INC 3 insp. Roseburg, OR Gouverneur Vill Water Pollution Control Plant 3 insp. Gouverneur, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Carteret Sewerage Authority
Carteret, NJ
2 inspections $43,500
Grosch Irrigation Co
Silver Creek, NE
0 inspections $0
Mount Laurel Township Mua
Mount Laurel, NJ
4 inspections $43,400
City of Vineland - Water Utility
Vineland, NJ
2 inspections $44,000
Washington Township M.U.a.
Turnersville, NJ
5 inspections $44,000

Compare Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer vs Borough of Carteret Sewerage Authority side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer against Borough of Carteret Sewerage Authority, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer have? ▼
Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $43,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer had? ▼
Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-21 and the most recent on 2015-10-01. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer? ▼
Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer has been assessed $43,700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer has 7 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 Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer operate in? ▼
Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer 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 Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer ranks #6,178 (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 Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elmwood Park DPW - Sewer's total OSHA penalty of $43,700 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (7.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mount Laurel Township Mua in Mount Laurel, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $43,400 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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