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Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits ranks #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 15 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty27% serious
$21,000
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits in Newark, NJ has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 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 Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits 8 times over 4 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 1.9 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, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Old Jail in Elizabeth, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,000 in current penalties.

1.9
violations per inspection
26.7%
of violations were serious
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 63/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (1.9 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits runs far above peers (8.1x 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.1012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNYCHA - WOODSIDE HOU…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 0NYCDOC HEADQUARTERS, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13POLICIA DE PUERTO RICO, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11PORTS AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18VI POLICE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12V.I. HOUSING AUTHORI…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 46NPPR, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 22MUNICIPIO DE ARROYO, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9U.S. DEPT OF ARMY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12CITY OF VIRGINIA BEA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 0MUNICIPIO DE HATILLO, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8ARDMORE - CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7BROOKLYN FPD, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 20NYCHA - RED HOOK EAST, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 17MAYOR AND CITY COUNC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24NYSDOCCS CAYUGA CORR…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 5NYCHA SHEEPSHEAD BAY…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 0CA TRANSPORTATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3NEVADA ARMY NATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 26TOWN OF ANDOVER, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 42Essex County Divisio…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15
Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits sits at penalty rank #315 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($21,000 assessed).

How Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits Compares

Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits's 1.88 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (8.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2020-02-06

Last Inspection

2023-08-24

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,625

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 8 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.9 violations per visit. That's $2,625 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

26.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

73.3% 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: Public Administration

How Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits Industry Avg
Inspections 8 3.2
Violations 15 6.4
Total Penalty $21,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,625 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits, 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).

City of Redding $20,845 CA CA Highway Patrol $20,820 CA Barre, City of $21,228 VT Ipi Department of Corrections, State of Iowa $20,750 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Nycha - Woodside Houses 8 insp. Woodside, NY Nycdoc Headquarters 8 insp. East Elmhurst, NY Policia DE Puerto Rico 8 insp. Arecibo, PR Ports America 8 insp. Long Beach, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Trenton Law Department - Municipal Prosecutors Office
Trenton, NJ
2 inspections $21,000
Old Jail
Elizabeth, NJ
2 inspections $21,000
Borough of North Plainfield Fire Department
North Plainfield, NJ
2 inspections $21,000
City of Newark Department of Health and Community Wellness
Newark, NJ
3 inspections $21,000
Ocean County Jail
Toms River, NJ
5 inspections $21,000

Compare Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits vs City of Trenton Law Department - Municipal Prosecutors Office side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits'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 Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 15 violations across 8 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits have? ▼
Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits had? ▼
Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-06 and the most recent on 2023-08-24. This averages 1.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits? ▼
Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits has been assessed $21,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits has 4 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 Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits operate in? ▼
Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits 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 Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits's total OSHA penalty of $21,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (8.1x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Old Jail in Elizabeth, NJ is a similar public administration 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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