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Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant ranks #40,207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,400
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,207
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant in Hancocks Bridge, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Brielle Water Department in Brielle, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,400 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#40,207
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$8,400 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENCANA OIL AND GAS USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PONCHO'S SOLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GLEN HILLS UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARION NATURAL GAS -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CUMBERLAND UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MITCHELL PUBLIC WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CITY OF BENTON-SEWER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SOUTH & CENTER CHAUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LOWVILLE VILL MUNICI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BENTON-WASTE WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SENECA CO. HILLSIDE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PACIFICORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TREZEVANT-WATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF COLONIAL BEA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF NASHVILLE - …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CALVERT COUNTY COMMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18GREAT RIVER HYDRO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FLINT, CITY OF, WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LAKEVIEW PARK WATER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HELIOS SOLAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Lower Alloways Creek…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant is the #428 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($8,400).

How Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant Compares

Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant's 1.50 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-10-01

Last Inspection

2024-10-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,200 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$8,400

Current Penalty Amount

$8,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $8,400 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,200 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,400 here).

Pike County Environmental, INC. $8,380 PA Dublin San Ramon Services District $8,435 CA Solar Solution DC $8,440 DC Aaa Operaciones Carolina $8,500 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Encana Oil and Gas USA 2 insp. Fort Lupton, CO Poncho's Solar 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Glen Hills Utility District - Administration 2 insp. Greeneville, TN Marion Natural Gas - Water Plant 2 insp. South Pittsburg, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Medford Lakes WWTP
Medford Lakes, NJ
2 inspections $8,400
Brielle Water Department
Brielle, NJ
2 inspections $8,400
Borough of Rumson Sewer/Wastewater Department
Rumson, NJ
2 inspections $8,400
City of Petal (Water & Sewer Dept.)
Petal, MS
0 inspections $0
Pike County Environmental, INC.
Matamoras, PA
2 inspections $8,380

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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 Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant have? ▼
Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant had? ▼
Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-10-01 and the most recent on 2024-10-24. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant? ▼
Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant has been assessed $8,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant has 3 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 Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant operate in? ▼
Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant ranks #40,207 (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 Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lower Alloways Creek - Hancock Bridge Sewage Plant's total OSHA penalty of $8,400 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brielle Water Department in Brielle, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $8,400 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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