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Montgomery Township Sewer Utility

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Montgomery Township Sewer Utility ranks #9,483 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty90% serious
$32,400
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,483
of 99,447 penalized employers

Montgomery Township Sewer Utility in Princeton, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Montgomery Township Sewer Utility 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,483 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 Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Borough of Hopewell Water & Sewer Department in Hopewell, NJ is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $32,200 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
90.0%
of violations were serious
#9,483
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 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 Montgomery Township Sewer Utility runs far above peers (5.9x 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

$32,400 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Montgomery Township Sewer Utility.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPACIFICORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF PLAINFIELD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22JACKSON HOLE AIRPORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BUCKMAN DIRECT DIVER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ONEOK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EVANS MILLS VILL SEW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KANSAS CITY POWER & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COMMISSIONERS OF SHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22GREENE VILL ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SCRIBA TN CR51A WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTHWEST RIVER WATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PULASKI VILL CASTLE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1VILLAGE OF MORRISONV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOLAR SOLUTION DC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOLARTECH HAWAII LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUSQUEHANNA NUCLEAR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FLINT WATER POLLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JAMESTOWN-GAS DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5POWELL CLINCH UTILIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EVANS MILLS VILL SEW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Montgomery Township …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Montgomery Township Sewer Utility has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Montgomery Township Sewer Utility in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Montgomery Township Sewer Utility ranks #138 at $32,400 current penalty.

How Montgomery Township Sewer Utility Compares

Montgomery Township Sewer Utility's 5.00 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 far above peers (5.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-10-17

Last Inspection

2018-12-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $16,200 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

90.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$32,400

Current Penalty Amount

$32,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Montgomery Township Sewer Utility compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Montgomery Township Sewer Utility Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 10 6.1
Total Penalty $32,400 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,200 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Montgomery Township Sewer Utility, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,400 here).

City of Fresno, Wastewater Division $32,075 CA Los Angeles Department of Water and Power $31,970 CA Naes Corporation $32,847 CT Esg Operations, INC. $33,000 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pacificorp 2 insp. Glenrock, WY Town of Plainfield 2 insp. Central Village, CT Jackson Hole Airport Board 2 insp. Jackson, WY Buckman Direct Diversion Water Treatment Plant 2 insp. Santa Fe, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility
Rio Grande, NJ
2 inspections $32,400
Borough of Hopewell Water & Sewer Department
Hopewell, NJ
2 inspections $32,200
City of Fresno, Wastewater Division
Fresno, CA
7 inspections $32,075
Energy Northwest
Richland, WA
3 inspections $0
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Los Angeles, CA
6 inspections $31,970

Compare Montgomery Township Sewer Utility vs Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Montgomery Township Sewer Utility's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Montgomery Township Sewer Utility against Cape May County Mua Wildwood/Lower Wastewater Treatment Facility, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Montgomery Township Sewer Utility's inspection and penalty record is typical for Utilities or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Utilities sector
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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 Montgomery Township Sewer Utility safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Montgomery Township Sewer Utility's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Montgomery Township Sewer Utility have? ▼
Montgomery Township Sewer Utility has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Montgomery Township Sewer Utility had? ▼
Montgomery Township Sewer Utility has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-17 and the most recent on 2018-12-18. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Montgomery Township Sewer Utility? ▼
Montgomery Township Sewer Utility has been assessed $32,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Montgomery Township Sewer Utility have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Montgomery Township Sewer Utility 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 Montgomery Township Sewer Utility operate in? ▼
Montgomery Township Sewer Utility 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 Montgomery Township Sewer Utility rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Montgomery Township Sewer Utility ranks #9,483 (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 Montgomery Township Sewer Utility's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Montgomery Township Sewer Utility's total OSHA penalty of $32,400 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (5.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Borough of Hopewell Water & Sewer Department in Hopewell, NJ is a similar utilities employer with $32,200 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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