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Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch ranks #12,691 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious
$26,100
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,691
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch in Jersey City, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,691 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, ADP, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#12,691
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 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 Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch runs far above peers (17.0x 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

$26,100 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Information employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAPAC CUSTOMER SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE WALT DISNEY COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MASTIC-MORICHES-SHIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OLYMPIC CINEMAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CENTURYLINK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MINIM PRODUCTIONS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHEASTERN NEWSPAP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TELEPHONE OPERATING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEXSTAR MEDIA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WALSWORTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1QWEST CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MICOR COMMUNICATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MIDDLE EAST BROADCAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SMG08, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTH PITTSBURG-LIBR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HEADWAY WORKFORCE SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DISH NETWORK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FIBERBOND CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ERIN TAYLOR EDITIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Jersey City Free Pub…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Information 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 Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch in the Information enforcement ledger

Information sector: Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch is the #14 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 217 employers with nonzero fines ($26,100).

How Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch Compares

Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch's 5.00 violations per inspection compares to the Information sector average of 1.3 violations per employer.

Against the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (17.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-01-03

Last Inspection

2025-03-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $13,050 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$26,100

Current Penalty Amount

$26,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Information

How Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 10 1.3
Total Penalty $26,100 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,050 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,100 here).

Mitac Information Systems CORP $25,435 CA The Peoria Journal Star, INC. $25,062 IL Southwestern Bell Telephone Company $29,020 OK Cybernet Entertainment LLC $21,950 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Apac Customer Services, INC. 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV The Walt Disney Company 2 insp. Burbank, CA Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library ? Mastic Beach Satellite Branch 2 insp. Mastic Beach, NY Olympic Cinemas 2 insp. Bremerton, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

International Audio/Visual Communication, Inc
El Monte, CA
0 inspections $0
ADP, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
0 inspections $0
Ezenius
Catonsville, MD
0 inspections $0
Mitac Information Systems CORP
Newark, CA
3 inspections $25,435
PDC Corp
Poway, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch'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 Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Information industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch have? ▼
Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch had? ▼
Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-01-03 and the most recent on 2025-03-21. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch? ▼
Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch has been assessed $26,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch has 4 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 Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch operate in? ▼
Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 519120). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch ranks #12,691 (the top quarter 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 Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jersey City Free Public Library - Earl a Morgan Branch's total OSHA penalty of $26,100 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (17.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, ADP, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is a similar information employer with $0 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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