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Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department has a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty67% serious
$107,100
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#1,506
of 100,495 penalized employers

Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department in Fort Lee, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $107,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 30 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 20 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, Prairie State Generating Company, LLC in Marissa, IL is another utilities employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $108,467 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
99%
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 Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department runs far above peers (19.7x 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

$107,100 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($107,100) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $107,100 $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 Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department

The federal enforcement record for Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department in Fort Lee, NJ includes 4 OSHA inspections and 30 violations, translating to 7.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 20 (66.7%) 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 $107,100 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $107,100 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $26,775. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (19.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-05-06 to 2016-01-25, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2015-05-06

Last Inspection

2016-01-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$26,775

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $26,775 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$107,100

Current Penalty Amount

$107,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 30 6.1
Total Penalty $107,100 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $26,775 $2,100
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10 inspections $108,467
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4 inspections $104,471
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 4 inspections, including 20 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 Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department have? ▼
Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $107,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department had? ▼
Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-06 and the most recent on 2016-01-25. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department? ▼
Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department has been assessed $107,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department has 20 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 Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department operate in? ▼
Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department's total OSHA penalty of $107,100 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (19.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Prairie State Generating Company, LLC in Marissa, IL is a similar utilities employer with $108,467 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.