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Garfield DPW Water Division

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Garfield DPW Water Division ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,200
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Garfield DPW Water Division in Garfield, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Garfield DPW Water Division 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Evesham M.U.a. Kings Grant STP in Evesham, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,200 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Garfield DPW Water Division compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Garfield DPW Water Division runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$4,200 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Garfield DPW Water Division.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLIANT ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CITY OF RATON, WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OZARKS ELECTRIC COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTH BEACH WATER DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HORSEHEADS VIL DPW W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VILLAGE OF WILLIAMSV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WHITE PINE - WATER P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF HAMPTON, DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PERRY VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF GEORGETOWN -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VI WATER & POWER AUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0BINGHAMTON CITY WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HOUNSFIELD TN WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMESTOWN BPU PINE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MODESTO 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: 7Garfield DPW Water D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Garfield DPW Water Division has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Garfield DPW Water Division in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Garfield DPW Water Division is the #567 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($4,200).

How Garfield DPW Water Division Compares

Garfield DPW Water Division's 3.00 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-09-08

Last Inspection

2015-12-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $2,100 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$4,200

Current Penalty Amount

$4,200

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Garfield DPW Water Division compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Garfield DPW Water Division Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 6.1
Total Penalty $4,200 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,100 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Garfield DPW Water Division, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,200 here).

Town of Livermore Falls $4,200 ME Xcel Energy $4,200 TX Clean Water Services $4,220 OR Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation $4,155 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Alliant Energy 2 insp. Cedar Rapids, IA City of Raton, Water Works 2 insp. Raton, NM Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation 2 insp. Fayetteville, AR North Beach Water District 2 insp. Ocean Park, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Brooklawn Public Works Department
Brooklawn, NJ
2 inspections $4,200
Woodbury Heights Water and Sewer
Woodbury Heights, NJ
2 inspections $4,200
Town of Livermore Falls
Livermore Falls, ME
5 inspections $4,200
Evesham M.U.a. Kings Grant STP
Evesham, NJ
2 inspections $4,200
City of Egg Harbor Utilites Department
Egg Harbor City, NJ
2 inspections $4,200

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What to do with this record

Use Garfield DPW Water Division'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 Garfield DPW Water Division safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Garfield DPW Water Division's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Garfield DPW Water Division have? ▼
Garfield DPW Water Division has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Garfield DPW Water Division had? ▼
Garfield DPW Water Division has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-08 and the most recent on 2015-12-16. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Garfield DPW Water Division? ▼
Garfield DPW Water Division has been assessed $4,200 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Garfield DPW Water Division operate in? ▼
Garfield DPW Water Division operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Garfield DPW Water Division rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Garfield DPW Water Division ranks #60,288 (the lower half 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 Garfield DPW Water Division's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Garfield DPW Water Division's total OSHA penalty of $4,200 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Evesham M.U.a. Kings Grant STP in Evesham, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $4,200 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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