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Glassboro Water & Sewer Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Glassboro Water & Sewer Department has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$8,100
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#41,436
of 100,495 penalized employers

Glassboro Water & Sewer Department in Glassboro, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Glassboro Water & Sewer Department 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 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, Harper County Rural Water District 1 in Buffalo, OK is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
59%
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 Glassboro Water & Sewer Department runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$8,100 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $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 Glassboro Water & Sewer Department

The federal enforcement record for Glassboro Water & Sewer Department in Glassboro, NJ includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (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 $8,100 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $8,100 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,050. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-05-11 to 2018-06-29, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-05-11

Last Inspection

2018-06-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,050 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$8,100

Current Penalty Amount

$8,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Glassboro Water & Sewer Department compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Glassboro Water & Sewer Department Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $8,100 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,050 $2,100
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2 inspections $8,096
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glassboro Water & Sewer Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Glassboro Water & Sewer Department's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Glassboro Water & Sewer Department have? ▼
Glassboro Water & Sewer Department has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Glassboro Water & Sewer Department had? ▼
Glassboro Water & Sewer Department has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-05-11 and the most recent on 2018-06-29. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Glassboro Water & Sewer Department? ▼
Glassboro Water & Sewer Department has been assessed $8,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Glassboro Water & Sewer Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Glassboro Water & Sewer Department has 2 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 Glassboro Water & Sewer Department operate in? ▼
Glassboro Water & Sewer 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 Glassboro Water & Sewer Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Glassboro Water & Sewer Department's total OSHA penalty of $8,100 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Harper County Rural Water District 1 in Buffalo, OK is a similar utilities employer with $0 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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