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Little Ferry Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Little Ferry Public Works ranks #5,624 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty69% serious
$46,900
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,624
of 99,447 penalized employers

Little Ferry Public Works in Little Ferry, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $46,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Little Ferry Public Works 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,624 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Paradise Lawns in Lubbock, TX is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
69.2%
of violations were serious
#5,624
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Little Ferry Public Works compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Little Ferry Public Works runs far above peers (12.5x 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

$46,900 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Little Ferry Public Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTEAM STAFFING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ABC DISPOSAL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15POTOMAC ABATEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALLIED UNIVERSAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FLAGSHIP FACILITY SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WASTE MANAGEMENT INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CUMBERLAND GARBAGE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STRICKLAND TREE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTHERN EXPOSURE LA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4E.Z. ENTERPRISES OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VENTURA REGIONAL SAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8REPUBLIC SERVICES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WILLMAR POULTRY COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3A-AAA TREE SERVICE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALLIED UNIVERSAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HKZ SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PITTSBURGH RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COHOON'S ELEVATOR INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RIGHTWAY REMEDIATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Little Ferry Public …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Little Ferry Public Works has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Little Ferry Public Works in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Little Ferry Public Works sits at penalty rank #227 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($46,900 assessed).

How Little Ferry Public Works Compares

Little Ferry Public Works's 6.50 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 (12.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-08-12

Last Inspection

2021-08-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $23,450 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

69.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

30.8% 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

$46,900

Current Penalty Amount

$46,900

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 Little Ferry Public Works compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Little Ferry Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 13 2.7
Total Penalty $46,900 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,450 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Little Ferry Public Works, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($46,900 here).

Liquid Environmental Solutions of Alabama, LLC $46,839 AL Municipio DE Guanica $47,000 PR Gage Tree Service LLC $46,775 AK Thermo Pac, LLC $47,131 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Team Staffing Solutions, INC. 2 insp. Mount Pleasant, IA Abc Disposal Service, INC. 2 insp. New Bedford, MA Potomac Abatement 2 insp. Washington, DC Allied Universal 2 insp. Coshocton, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

StratComm, Inc.
Natick, MA
0 inspections $0
Liquid Environmental Solutions of Alabama, LLC
Mobile, AL
2 inspections $46,839
Paradise Lawns
Lubbock, TX
0 inspections $0
InGenesis, Inc
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
3R Tucson Landscaping
Tucson, AZ
0 inspections $0

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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 Little Ferry Public Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Little Ferry Public Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Little Ferry Public Works have? ▼
Little Ferry Public Works has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $46,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Little Ferry Public Works had? ▼
Little Ferry Public Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-08-12 and the most recent on 2021-08-12. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Little Ferry Public Works? ▼
Little Ferry Public Works has been assessed $46,900 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Little Ferry Public Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Little Ferry Public Works has 9 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 Little Ferry Public Works operate in? ▼
Little Ferry Public Works 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 Little Ferry Public Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Little Ferry Public Works ranks #5,624 (the top 10% 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 Little Ferry Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Little Ferry Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $46,900 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (12.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Paradise Lawns in Lubbock, TX is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 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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