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Administrative & Waste Services · Kearny, NJ

Kearny DPW

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kearny DPW ranks #2,081 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty63% serious
$90,300
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,081
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kearny DPW in Kearny, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $90,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kearny DPW 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 27 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,081 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Roselle DPW in Roselle, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $90,000 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
63.0%
of violations were serious
#2,081
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kearny DPW compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kearny DPW runs far above peers (24.1x 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

$90,300 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($90,300) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $90,300 $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kearny DPW.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTERICYCLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PLACEMENT PROS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BARRETT BUSINESS SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EPIC PERSONNEL PARTN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MOUNT SINAI WEST, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1COUNTY OF SPOTSYLVAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8EDCO WASTE & RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BROCK SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DEPAUL INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MEDINA WASTE TREATME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EXPRESS SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5A 1 LANDSCAPING AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22ADVANCED SMART SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JAYE INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FEDERAL AVIATION ADM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13UNION CITY SCHOOL BO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PATRIOT ABATEMENT SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RICE TREE SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Kearny DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27
Kearny DPW has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 27 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Kearny DPW in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kearny DPW ranks #65 at $90,300 current penalty.

How Kearny DPW Compares

Kearny DPW's 9.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (24.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-11-25

Last Inspection

2018-01-31

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$30,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $30,100 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

63.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

37.0% 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

$90,300

Current Penalty Amount

$90,300

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Kearny DPW compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kearny DPW Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 27 2.7
Total Penalty $90,300 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $30,100 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($90,300 here).

Peconic Recycling & Transfer CORP. $92,015 NY Dlubak Glass Company $94,518 OH Faztec Industries $84,110 NY Sunset Tree Services & Landscaping LLC $84,000 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Stericycle, INC. 3 insp. Oneonta, NY Placement Pros 3 insp. Fresno, CA Barrett Business Services, INC. 3 insp. Rancho Cordova, CA Epic Personnel Partners, LLC 3 insp. Daytona Beach, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Go4 Locations
Atlanta, GA
0 inspections $0
G-Net Construction
Staten Island, NY
0 inspections $0
JM Waller Associates, Inc
Fairfax, VA
0 inspections $0
DNT Environmental Services, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
0 inspections $0
Roselle DPW
Roselle, NJ
2 inspections $90,000

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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 Kearny DPW safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kearny DPW's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 3 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kearny DPW have? ▼
Kearny DPW has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $90,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Kearny DPW had? ▼
Kearny DPW has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-25 and the most recent on 2018-01-31. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kearny DPW? ▼
Kearny DPW has been assessed $90,300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Kearny DPW have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kearny DPW has 17 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 Kearny DPW operate in? ▼
Kearny DPW operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561210). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kearny DPW rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kearny DPW ranks #2,081 (the top 5% 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 Kearny DPW's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kearny DPW's total OSHA penalty of $90,300 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (24.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Roselle DPW in Roselle, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $90,000 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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