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Administrative & Waste Services · Cedar Grove, NJ

Essex County DPW Garage

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Essex County DPW Garage ranks #8,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$35,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#8,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Essex County DPW Garage in Cedar Grove, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,000. 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 DPW Garage 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Warwick Tree Acquisition Corporation in Coventry, RI is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $34,982 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#8,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Essex County DPW Garage compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Essex County DPW Garage runs far above peers (9.4x 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

$35,000 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Essex County DPW Garage.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARBORICULTURAL SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CASELLA RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METRO-CLEAN CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMPLETE LABOR & STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BATES TRUCKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CLEARVIEW CLEANING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CIMCO RECYCLING STER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2QUALAWASH HOLDINGS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALTA VISTA MASONRY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CA CORRECTIONS & REH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRI-S SERVICES CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW YORK INSULATION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GREAT LAKE METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAIL SERVICE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MCKENZIE TOTAL PROPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ETERNALLY GREEN LAWN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TURN-RITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WASTE CONNECTIONS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AGG RECOLOGY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Essex County DPW Gar…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Essex County DPW Garage has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Essex County DPW Garage in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Essex County DPW Garage is the #351 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($35,000).

How Essex County DPW Garage Compares

Essex County DPW Garage's 2.50 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 (9.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-03-28

Last Inspection

2019-08-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $17,500 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$35,000

Current Penalty Amount

$35,000

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 Essex County DPW Garage compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Essex County DPW Garage Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 5 2.7
Total Penalty $35,000 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,500 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,000 here).

5280 Productions LLC $35,000 CO Warwick Tree Acquisition Corporation $34,982 RI Universal Protection Service, LP $34,823 NV Wilson Welding Service, INC. $34,810 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Arboricultural Specialties, INC. 2 insp. Berkeley, CA Casella Recycling LLC 2 insp. Charlestown, MA Metro-Clean CORP. 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI Complete Labor & Staffing 2 insp. Bangor, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

5280 Productions LLC
Lakewood, CO
2 inspections $35,000
Borough of Franklin Department of Public Works
Franklin, NJ
7 inspections $35,000
County of Essex*
Livingston, NJ
3 inspections $35,000
Warwick Tree Acquisition Corporation
Coventry, RI
2 inspections $34,982
William C. Beery Jr. Inc.
East Northport, NY
0 inspections $0

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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 Essex County DPW Garage safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Essex County DPW Garage's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Essex County DPW Garage have? ▼
Essex County DPW Garage has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Essex County DPW Garage had? ▼
Essex County DPW Garage has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-03-28 and the most recent on 2019-08-13. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Essex County DPW Garage? ▼
Essex County DPW Garage has been assessed $35,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Essex County DPW Garage have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Essex County DPW Garage has 5 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 DPW Garage operate in? ▼
Essex County DPW Garage 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 Essex County DPW Garage rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Essex County DPW Garage ranks #8,523 (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 Essex County DPW Garage's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Essex County DPW Garage's total OSHA penalty of $35,000 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (9.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Warwick Tree Acquisition Corporation in Coventry, RI is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $34,982 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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