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Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority ranks #5,624 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty79% serious
$46,900
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#5,624
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority in Jackson, NJ has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $46,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,624 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority in Rahway, NJ is another utilities employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $47,150 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
78.9%
of violations were serious
#5,624
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 35/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.8 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 Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority runs far above peers (8.5x 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

$46,900 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLOOMINGDALE UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8WATER AND WASTEWATER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8HAMPTON UTILITY DIST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7CANAJOHARIE VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19HAMPTON ROADS SANITA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3WESTCHESTER JOINT WA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21DUCK RIVER UTILITY C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11PERSIA UTILITY DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8ORLEANS TN WWTP WELL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3BOUNTIFUL CITY POWER, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15NORTH GREENE UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8BLOOMINGDALE UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12MONTEZUMA TN WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF CHRISTOPHER …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7VOLUNTEER ENERGY COO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5NYC DEP BWS WESTERN …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5THROOP TN WATER DEPT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3WALDENS RIDGE UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9PORT OF MORROW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9WALDENS RIDGE UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13Jackson Township Mun…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19
Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority ranks #91 at $46,900 current penalty.

How Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority Compares

Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority's 3.80 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 (8.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2019-02-07

Last Inspection

2025-01-06

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,380

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $9,380 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

78.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

21.1% 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

$46,900

Current Penalty Amount

$46,900

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

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

Metric Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 19 6.1
Total Penalty $46,900 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,380 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($46,900 here).

Naknek Electric Association $47,754 AK Consolidated Edison Company of New York, INC. $47,800 NY Bee Hoogan Shelter Foundation, INC. $47,800 AZ City of Chicago - Dept. of Water Management $48,000 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Bloomingdale Utility District - Water Plant 5 insp. Kingsport, TN Water and Wastewater Authority of Wilson County 5 insp. Lebanon, TN Hampton Utility District - Office 5 insp. Hampton, TN Canajoharie Vill WWTP 5 insp. Canajoharie, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Chevron Food Mart
Stone Mountain, GA
0 inspections $0
Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority
Rahway, NJ
6 inspections $47,150
City of Worland
Worland, WY
1 inspections $0
Trulls Powerline Company
Monroe, NC
0 inspections $0
Garfield DPW Water Pump Stations
Garfield, NJ
2 inspections $46,200

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What to do with this record

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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 Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 5 inspections, including 15 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 Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority have? ▼
Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $46,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority had? ▼
Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-07 and the most recent on 2025-01-06. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority? ▼
Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority has been assessed $46,900 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority has 15 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 Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority operate in? ▼
Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority 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 Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority ranks #5,624 (the top 10% 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 Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority's total OSHA penalty of $46,900 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (8.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority in Rahway, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $47,150 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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