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Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department ranks #1,536 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty67% serious
$107,100
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#1,536
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,536 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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
#1,536
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (7.5 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 Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department runs far above peers (19.4x 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

$107,100 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 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

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 Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.68.316.023.731.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOLUMBIA POWER AND W…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5GREENSTAR POWER, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4BROADALBIN VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8HAMPTON ROADS SANITA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7NEXTERA ENERGY SEABR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SECOND SOUTH CHEATHA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3RIDGELY - WATER DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14FULTON CITY WEST FOU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2INDIAN LAKE TN SEWER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8AEE OFICINA REGIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3WATERS OF AMERICA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9OLD GAINESBORO ROAD …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3WHITE HOUSE UTILITY …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8OVID VILL GILBERT ST…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5FULTON CITY WATERWORKS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4GRANT COUNTY PUD #2, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3SMITH UTILITY DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16GERMANTOWN TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18GUILFORD TN WTP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3Fort Lee Sewer Maint…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30
Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department ranks #25 at $107,100 current penalty.

How Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department Compares

Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department's 7.50 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 (19.4x the sector average).

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

$2,104

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 $2,104.

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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 30 6.1
Total Penalty $107,100 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $26,775 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($107,100 here).

Hawaiian Electric Company INC $107,794 HI Prairie State Generating Company, LLC $108,467 IL Georgia Power Company $104,471 GA Howard Industries, INC. $111,250 MS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Columbia Power and Water Systems - Water Treatment Plant 4 insp. Columbia, TN Greenstar Power 4 insp. San Antonio, TX Broadalbin Vill WWTP 4 insp. Broadalbin, NY Hampton Roads Sanitation District 4 insp. Williamsburg, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hawaiian Electric Company INC
Honolulu, HI
3 inspections $107,794
Prairie State Generating Company, LLC
Marissa, IL
10 inspections $108,467
Georgia Power Company
Cartersville, GA
4 inspections $104,471
Town of Morristown
Cedar Knolls, NJ
2 inspections $104,300
City of Asbury Park Waste Water Treatment Plant
Asbury Park, NJ
2 inspections $104,000

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What to do with this record

Use Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department'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 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 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fort Lee Sewer Maintenance Department ranks #1,536 (the top 5% 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 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 $5,509 per employer (19.4x 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.
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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