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Lehigh Utility Associates, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lehigh Utility Associates, INC ranks #24,589 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$14,701
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#24,589
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lehigh Utility Associates, INC in South Plainfield, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,701. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lehigh Utility Associates, INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,589 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 Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Aladdin Manufacturing Corporation in Dalton, GA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,701 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#24,589
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lehigh Utility Associates, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lehigh Utility Associates, INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,701 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Lehigh Utility Associates, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.97.013.019.125.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWOODVILLE PELLETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PILGRIM'S CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SCHLEGEL SYSTEMS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14JOSEPH'S GOURMET PAS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ACCURIDE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WEDGE PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21KITH FURNITURE, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PORTERSVILLE SALES &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23CHIPPEWA PALLET INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24WRAYCO INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3INNOVATIVE COATINGS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ROMEO ENGINEERING IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22EPIC ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ENVIRONMENTAL MATERI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AL SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ALUMNI FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PLEASANT RIVER LUMBER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AEROSTAR, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ANITA'S MEXICAN FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Lehigh Utility Assoc…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Lehigh Utility Associates, INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Lehigh Utility Associates, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lehigh Utility Associates, INC ranks #11,611 at $14,701 current penalty.

How Lehigh Utility Associates, INC Compares

Lehigh Utility Associates, INC's 1.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-01-12

Last Inspection

2023-11-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $4,900 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$22,358

Current Penalty Amount

$14,701

Penalty Reduction

34.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,657 from the initial assessment of $22,358. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Lehigh Utility Associates, INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lehigh Utility Associates, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $14,701 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,900 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lehigh Utility Associates, INC, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,701 here).

Aladdin Manufacturing Corporation $14,701 GA Worthington Cylinder Corporation $14,701 OH Shiloh Industries,INC. Mansfield Blanking Division $14,700 OH Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing CORP. $14,700 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Woodville Pellets, LLC 3 insp. Woodville, TX Pilgrim's Corporation 3 insp. Athens, GA Schlegel Systems INC. 3 insp. Rochester, NY Joseph's Gourmet Pasta Company 3 insp. Haverhill, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aladdin Manufacturing Corporation
Dalton, GA
2 inspections $14,701
Worthington Cylinder Corporation
Westerville, OH
2 inspections $14,701
Shiloh Industries,INC. Mansfield Blanking Division
Mansfield, OH
2 inspections $14,700
Arc Metal Stamping LLC
Hudson, MI
2 inspections $14,700
International Paper
Valliant, OK
3 inspections $14,700

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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 Lehigh Utility Associates, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lehigh Utility Associates, INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Lehigh Utility Associates, INC have? ▼
Lehigh Utility Associates, INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,701.
How many OSHA inspections has Lehigh Utility Associates, INC had? ▼
Lehigh Utility Associates, INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-01-12 and the most recent on 2023-11-16. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lehigh Utility Associates, INC? ▼
Lehigh Utility Associates, INC has been assessed $14,701 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,358 (a 34.2% reduction).
Does Lehigh Utility Associates, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lehigh Utility Associates, INC 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 Lehigh Utility Associates, INC operate in? ▼
Lehigh Utility Associates, INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lehigh Utility Associates, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lehigh Utility Associates, INC ranks #24,589 (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 Lehigh Utility Associates, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lehigh Utility Associates, INC's total OSHA penalty of $14,701 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aladdin Manufacturing Corporation in Dalton, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,701 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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