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Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority ranks #28,969 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 6 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$12,450
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#28,969
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority in Villas, NJ has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority 6 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 4.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,969 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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 (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Morris & Bergen Irrigation in Wayne, NJ is another utilities employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.2
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#28,969
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 29/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (4.2 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 Township Municipal Utilities Authority runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$12,450 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOAK RIDGE UTILITY DI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19TN OF HECTOR WATER D…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6VEOLIA WATER MILWAUK…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10FAIR HAVEN VILL WATE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4MOSCOW - WATER DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28SAINT JOSEPH - WATER…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14NORTH STEWART UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2P U D #3 OF MASON CO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0ADDISON VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7GLOVERSVILLE JOHNSTO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16POUGHKEEPSIE TN SEWE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31SENECA FALLS TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12NV ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4PNM, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10SECOND SOUTH CHEATHA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12CUMBERLAND UTILITY D…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22GUILDERLAND TN WATER…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15GENOA/KING FERRY TN …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9JUNEAU CITY BOROUGH WT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9BALTIMORE GAS AND EL…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2Lower Township Munic…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25
Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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 Township Municipal Utilities Authority in the Utilities enforcement ledger

In Utilities, Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority sits at penalty rank #331 of 866 penalized establishments ($12,450 assessed).

How Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority Compares

Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority's 4.17 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-10-07

Last Inspection

2025-02-05

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,075

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 6 inspections over 14 years, averaging 4.2 violations per visit. That's $2,075 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$12,450

Current Penalty Amount

$12,450

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 25 6.1
Total Penalty $12,450 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,075 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,450 here).

American Electric Power $12,432 TX Golden Heart Utilities, INC. $12,400 AK Tuolumne Utilities District $12,600 CA Gemma Power Systems, LLC $12,288 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Oak Ridge Utility District - Maintenance Shop 6 insp. Oak Ridge, TN TN of Hector Water District 1 6 insp. Hector, NY Veolia Water Milwaukee, LLC 6 insp. Milwaukee, WI Fair Haven Vill Water Pump Station #1940 6 insp. Fair Haven, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Superior Electric
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
American Electric Power
Corpus Christi, TX
2 inspections $12,432
Morris & Bergen Irrigation
Wayne, NJ
0 inspections $0
Golden Heart Utilities, INC.
Fairbanks, AK
2 inspections $12,400
Cota & Cota, Inc.
Bellows Falls, VT
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 Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 6 inspections, including 15 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 Township Municipal Utilities Authority have? ▼
Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,450.
How many OSHA inspections has Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority had? ▼
Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-07 and the most recent on 2025-02-05. This averages 4.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority? ▼
Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority has been assessed $12,450 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority has 15 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 Township Municipal Utilities Authority operate in? ▼
Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221310). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority ranks #28,969 (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 Township Municipal Utilities Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority's total OSHA penalty of $12,450 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Morris & Bergen Irrigation in Wayne, NJ is a similar utilities 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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