Construction · Cedarville, NJ

Lawrence Township Department of Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lawrence Township Department of Public Works ranks #48,051 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty47% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$6,450
OSHA penalties: 17
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #48,051
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lawrence Township Department of Public Works in Cedarville, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lawrence Township Department of Public Works 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,051 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cauthan Construction CO., INC. in Valdosta, GA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,450 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection: 47.1%
of violations were serious: #48,051
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 28/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Lawrence Township Depa…

$6,450
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Lawrence Township Department of Public Works sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$6,450 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Lawrence Township Department of Public Works.

Lawrence Township Department of Public Works has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 17 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Lawrence Township Department of Public Works in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Lawrence Township Department of Public Works sits at penalty rank #14,110 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($6,450 assessed).

How Lawrence Township Department of Public Works Compares

Lawrence Township Department of Public Works's 4.25 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-05-19

Last Inspection

2025-01-29

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,613

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $1,613 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

47.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

52.9% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,450

Current Penalty Amount

$6,450

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Lawrence Township Department of Public Works compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Lawrence Township Department of Public Works	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	17	3.3
Total Penalty	$6,450	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,613	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lawrence Township Department of Public Works, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,450 here).

Russell Construction CO., INC. $6,450 IL Henson Robinson Company $6,450 IL Michael Foor $6,450 PA Visionary Industrial Insulation INC. $6,450 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Chokan Exteriors, LLC 4 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Maikai Construction INC 4 insp. Honolulu, HI Weisz & Sons, INC. 4 insp. Bismarck, ND Hensel Phelps 4 insp. Washington, DC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Russell Construction CO., INC.

Moline, IL

8 inspections $6,450

Henson Robinson Company

Visionary Industrial Insulation INC.

Denison, TX

2 inspections $6,450

Cauthan Construction CO., INC.

Valdosta, GA

3 inspections $6,450

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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 Lawrence Township Department of Public Works safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Lawrence Township Department of Public Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 4 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Lawrence Township Department of Public Works have? ▼

Lawrence Township Department of Public Works has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,450.

How many OSHA inspections has Lawrence Township Department of Public Works had? ▼

Lawrence Township Department of Public Works has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-19 and the most recent on 2025-01-29. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Lawrence Township Department of Public Works? ▼

Lawrence Township Department of Public Works has been assessed $6,450 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Lawrence Township Department of Public Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Lawrence Township Department of Public Works has 8 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 Lawrence Township Department of Public Works operate in? ▼

Lawrence Township Department of Public Works operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Lawrence Township Department of Public Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lawrence Township Department of Public Works ranks #48,051 (the upper half 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 Lawrence Township Department of Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Lawrence Township Department of Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $6,450 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cauthan Construction CO., INC. in Valdosta, GA is a similar construction employer with $6,450 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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