Utilities · Lakewood, NJ

Lakewood Township Mua

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lakewood Township Mua ranks #5,368 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 26 violations across 9 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty77% serious
$48,450
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#5,368
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lakewood Township Mua in Lakewood, NJ has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $48,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lakewood Township Mua 9 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 2.9 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,368 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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 well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Chicago - Dept. of Water Management in Chicago, IL is another utilities employer with 16 OSHA inspections on record and $48,000 in current penalties.

2.9
violations per inspection
76.9%
of violations were serious
#5,368
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 48/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (2.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lakewood Township Mua compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lakewood Township Mua runs far above peers (8.8x 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

$48,450 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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 Lakewood Township Mua.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.98.499.610.1014.729.444.058.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 4ENDICOTT VIL WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 34SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 17CUBA VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 35PHILADELPHIA VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 23TOWN OF LEDYARD, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 26RENSSELAER CO SEWER …, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 19EL PASO ELECTRIC COM…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 11TOWN OF LISBON, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 17AEE, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 56TOWN OF MANCHESTER W…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18PUBLIC SERVICE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2WATERTOWN CITY WWTP, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19AEE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15CITY OF VALLEJO, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5ADDISON VILL WTP, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11LAKEVIEW LIGHT & POWER, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASS…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 38COUNTY OF HENRICO VI…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13ROANE CENTRAL UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 17Lakewood Township Mua, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 26
Lakewood Township Mua has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

Lakewood Township Mua in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Lakewood Township Mua is the #83 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($48,450).

How Lakewood Township Mua Compares

Lakewood Township Mua's 2.89 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 (8.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2016-10-27

Last Inspection

2024-01-02

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,383

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 9 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.9 violations per visit. That's $5,383 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

76.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% 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

$48,450

Current Penalty Amount

$48,450

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Lakewood Township Mua compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lakewood Township Mua Industry Avg
Inspections 9 2.6
Violations 26 6.1
Total Penalty $48,450 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,383 $2,104

Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lakewood Township Mua, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Lakewood Township Mua safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Lakewood Township Mua's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 26 violations across 9 inspections, including 20 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 Lakewood Township Mua have?
Lakewood Township Mua has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $48,450.
How many OSHA inspections has Lakewood Township Mua had?
Lakewood Township Mua has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-27 and the most recent on 2024-01-02. This averages 2.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lakewood Township Mua?
Lakewood Township Mua has been assessed $48,450 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Lakewood Township Mua have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Lakewood Township Mua has 20 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 Lakewood Township Mua operate in?
Lakewood Township Mua 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 Lakewood Township Mua rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lakewood Township Mua ranks #5,368 (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 Lakewood Township Mua's safety record compare to industry average?
Lakewood Township Mua's total OSHA penalty of $48,450 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (8.8x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Chicago - Dept. of Water Management in Chicago, IL is a similar utilities employer with $48,000 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 9 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.