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Florence Township Water Treatment Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Florence Township Water Treatment Plant has a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$28,200
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#11,444
of 100,495 penalized employers

Florence Township Water Treatment Plant in Florence, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Florence Township Water Treatment Plant 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Woodstown Sewerage Authority in Woodstown, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $28,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
89%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Florence Township Water Treatment Plant runs far above peers (5.2x 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

$28,200 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Florence Township Water Treatment Plant

The federal enforcement record for Florence Township Water Treatment Plant in Florence, NJ includes 4 OSHA inspections and 8 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $28,200 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $28,200 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $7,050. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (5.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-08-02 to 2022-07-19, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-08-02

Last Inspection

2022-07-19

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $7,050 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$28,200

Current Penalty Amount

$28,200

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Florence Township Water Treatment Plant compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Florence Township Water Treatment Plant Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 8 6.1
Total Penalty $28,200 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,050 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Sunflower Electric Power Corporation
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2 inspections $28,139
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4 inspections $28,060
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3 inspections $28,350
PRV Services, Inc.
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0 inspections $0
Woodstown Sewerage Authority
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2 inspections $28,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florence Township Water Treatment Plant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Florence Township Water Treatment Plant's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 4 inspections, including 4 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 Florence Township Water Treatment Plant have? ▼
Florence Township Water Treatment Plant has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Florence Township Water Treatment Plant had? ▼
Florence Township Water Treatment Plant has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-02 and the most recent on 2022-07-19. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Florence Township Water Treatment Plant? ▼
Florence Township Water Treatment Plant has been assessed $28,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Florence Township Water Treatment Plant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Florence Township Water Treatment Plant 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 Florence Township Water Treatment Plant operate in? ▼
Florence Township Water Treatment Plant operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Florence Township Water Treatment Plant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Florence Township Water Treatment Plant's total OSHA penalty of $28,200 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (5.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Woodstown Sewerage Authority in Woodstown, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $28,000 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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 4 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.