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Franklin Township Sewerage Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Franklin Township Sewerage Authority ranks #19,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty30% serious
$18,000
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Franklin Township Sewerage Authority in Somerset, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Franklin Township Sewerage Authority 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ocean County Utilities Authority in Brick, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,000 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 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 Franklin Township Sewerage Authority runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$18,000 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Franklin Township Sewerage Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMODESTO IRRIGATION D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIOUX CITY, CITY OF:…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WESTAR ENERGY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHARLESTON WATER SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HORSEHEADS VIL DPW W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARYLAND ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ONEONTA CITY WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MANCHESTER-WATER WAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MANNSVILLE VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WYANDOTTE MUNICIPAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CASTLETON VILLAGE WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VILL OF TRUMANSBURG …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SEWANEE UTILITY-ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLLINS TN WATER DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WARSAW VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TONAWANDA TN WATER &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOUNSFIELD TN WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AEE - SOTERRADO 38 K…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Franklin Township Se…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Franklin Township Sewerage Authority has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Franklin Township Sewerage Authority in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Franklin Township Sewerage Authority is the #243 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($18,000).

How Franklin Township Sewerage Authority Compares

Franklin Township Sewerage Authority's 10.00 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 well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-07-16

Last Inspection

2019-08-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $9,000 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

70.0% 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

$18,000

Current Penalty Amount

$18,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Franklin Township Sewerage Authority compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Franklin Township Sewerage Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 20 6.1
Total Penalty $18,000 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,000 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Franklin Township Sewerage Authority, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,000 here).

Pacific Gas and Electric Company $18,000 CA Southern California Edison Company $18,000 CA Anchorage Municipality of Awwu J Asplund WWTP $17,908 AK East Bay Municipal Utility District $17,820 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Modesto Irrigation District 2 insp. Modesto, CA Sioux City, City of: Public Works 2 insp. Sioux City, IA Westar Energy, INC. 2 insp. Wichita, KS Charleston Water Systems 2 insp. Charleston, SC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Burlington Township Water Department
Burlington, NJ
4 inspections $18,000
Mantua Township Mua
Sewell, NJ
2 inspections $18,000
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Oakland, CA
4 inspections $18,000
Southern California Edison Company
Palm Springs, CA
2 inspections $18,000
Ocean County Utilities Authority
Brick, NJ
2 inspections $18,000

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What to do with this record

Use Franklin Township Sewerage Authority'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 Franklin Township Sewerage Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Franklin Township Sewerage Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Franklin Township Sewerage Authority have? ▼
Franklin Township Sewerage Authority has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Franklin Township Sewerage Authority had? ▼
Franklin Township Sewerage Authority has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-07-16 and the most recent on 2019-08-16. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Franklin Township Sewerage Authority? ▼
Franklin Township Sewerage Authority has been assessed $18,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Franklin Township Sewerage Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Franklin Township Sewerage Authority has 6 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 Franklin Township Sewerage Authority operate in? ▼
Franklin Township Sewerage Authority 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 Franklin Township Sewerage Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Franklin Township Sewerage Authority ranks #19,912 (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 Franklin Township Sewerage Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Franklin Township Sewerage Authority's total OSHA penalty of $18,000 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ocean County Utilities Authority in Brick, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $18,000 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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