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Jersey City DPW*

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jersey City DPW* ranks #35,736 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,800
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,736
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jersey City DPW* in Jersey City, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jersey City DPW* 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,736 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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, Public Service Company of Colorado in Denver, CO is another utilities employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $9,795 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#35,736
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Jersey City DPW* compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jersey City DPW* runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$9,800 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Jersey City DPW*.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAPOLLO SOLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEWARD OPERATING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DTE MONROE POWER PLT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLOSNER CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GILLS CREEK WASTE WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RUBIO CANON LAND & W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUMBOLDT UTILITIES -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEWISBURG WATER AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DEPOSIT VILL BORDEN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WATERFORD TOWN WASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PACIFIC COUNTY PUD #2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SCRIBA TN ALBRIGHT R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JELLICO UTILITY-WAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LOGAN CITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SUNRAY OPERATING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF MILTON / PUB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUFFOLK COUNTY WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MEDFIELD DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LEOMINSTER DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BROWNSVILLE UTILITY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Jersey City DPW*, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Jersey City DPW* has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Jersey City DPW* in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Jersey City DPW* sits at penalty rank #385 of 866 penalized establishments ($9,800 assessed).

How Jersey City DPW* Compares

Jersey City DPW*'s 1.00 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 above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-08-24

Last Inspection

2017-10-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,900 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$9,800

Current Penalty Amount

$9,800

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Jersey City DPW* compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jersey City DPW* Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 6.1
Total Penalty $9,800 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,900 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jersey City DPW*, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,800 here).

Public Service Company of Colorado $9,795 CO Southern California Edison Company $9,700 CA Town of Stafford $9,930 CT City of Raton, Water Works $9,932 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Apollo Solar 2 insp. San Antonio, TX Seward Operating, LLC 2 insp. New Florence, PA Dte Monroe Power PLT 2 insp. Monroe, MI Closner Construction 2 insp. Laredo, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Runnemede DPW - Pump Stations
Runnemede, NJ
2 inspections $9,800
Town of Newton Water Department
Newton, NJ
2 inspections $9,800
Springfield Township School District
Jobstown, NJ
2 inspections $9,800
Washington Township M.U.a. - Water
Turnersville, NJ
2 inspections $9,800
Public Service Company of Colorado
Denver, CO
8 inspections $9,795

Compare Jersey City DPW* vs Borough of Runnemede DPW - Pump Stations side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Jersey City DPW*'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Jersey City DPW* against Borough of Runnemede DPW - Pump Stations, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Jersey City DPW*'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Utilities or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Utilities sector
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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 Jersey City DPW* safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jersey City DPW*'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 Jersey City DPW* have? ▼
Jersey City DPW* has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Jersey City DPW* had? ▼
Jersey City DPW* has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-24 and the most recent on 2017-10-03. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jersey City DPW*? ▼
Jersey City DPW* has been assessed $9,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Jersey City DPW* have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jersey City DPW* 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 Jersey City DPW* operate in? ▼
Jersey City DPW* 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 Jersey City DPW* rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jersey City DPW* ranks #35,736 (the upper 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 Jersey City DPW*'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jersey City DPW*'s total OSHA penalty of $9,800 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Public Service Company of Colorado in Denver, CO is a similar utilities employer with $9,795 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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