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Lakewood Township Mua

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lakewood Township Mua has a mixed safety record: 26 violations across 9 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty77% serious
$48,450
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#5,315
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 (3.5x 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
95%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 (8.9x 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 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lakewood Township Mua

The federal enforcement record for Lakewood Township Mua in Lakewood, NJ includes 9 OSHA inspections and 26 violations, translating to 2.89 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 20 (76.9%) 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 $48,450 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $48,450 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $5,383. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record runs far above peers (8.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-10-27 to 2024-01-02, a window of roughly 7 years.

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

$2,100

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 $2,100.

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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lakewood Township Mua Industry Avg
Inspections 9 2.6
Violations 26 6.1
Total Penalty $48,450 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,383 $2,100
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Florence Township Sewage Treatment Plant
Florence, NJ
6 inspections $48,600
Allamuchy Township
Allamuchy, NJ
2 inspections $48,050
City of Chicago - Dept. of Water Management
Chicago, IL
16 inspections $48,000
Pemberton Township Mua
Pemberton, NJ
6 inspections $48,900
Consolidated Edison Company of NY INC
Brooklyn, NY
4 inspections $49,000

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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 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
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 $5,434 per employer (8.9x 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.

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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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