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Jersey City DPW*

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jersey City DPW* has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,800
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,994
of 100,495 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. 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, 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
64%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 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 Jersey City DPW*

The federal enforcement record for Jersey City DPW* in Jersey City, NJ includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (100.0%) 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 $9,800 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $9,800 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,900. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-08-24 to 2017-10-03, a window of roughly 1 year.

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

$2,100

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 $2,100.

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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jersey City DPW* Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 6.1
Total Penalty $9,800 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,900 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Borough of Runnemede DPW - Pump Stations
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2 inspections $9,800
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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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
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 $5,434 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.

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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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