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New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances ranks #37,777 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty14% serious
$9,100
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#37,777
of 99,447 penalized employers

New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances in Whippany, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,777 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, East Greenwich Fire & Rescue (Building) in Clarksboro, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,100 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
#37,777
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 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 Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$9,100 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF MORENO VALLEY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5C&C - DPR, BLAISDELL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF DEARBORN DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COUNTY OF MAUI - DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CITY OF EAST LANSING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF GLADSTONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LAKELAND VOLUNTEER F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LIVONIA FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. DEPARTMENT OF A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. CUSTOMS AND BOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DYER - FIRE DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VANDERBILT-CORWITH F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEPARTMENT VETERANS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KINGS PARK FD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CROTON-ON-HUDSON VIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOMERSET TOWN POLICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF PULASKI GENE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VIRGINIA TECH COMMUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALLEGANY FIRE DEPART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NAVAL FACILITIES ENG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5New Jersey Departmen…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances ranks #639 at $9,100 current penalty.

How New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances Compares

New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-01-28

Last Inspection

2016-03-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $4,550 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

14.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

85.7% 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

$9,100

Current Penalty Amount

$9,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 7 6.4
Total Penalty $9,100 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,550 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,100 here).

Town of Livermore $9,100 ME Town of Stockton Springs $9,100 ME Wayne County Sheriff's Office $9,100 NC Cuerpo DE Bomberos DE PR Loiza $9,100 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Moreno Valley 2 insp. Moreno Valley, CA C&C - DPR, Blaisdell Park 2 insp. Pearl City, HI City of Dearborn DPW 2 insp. Dearborn, MI County of Maui - Department of Public Works - Engineering Division 2 insp. Wailuku, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Borough of Ocean Gate Police Department
Ocean Gate, NJ
2 inspections $9,100
Town of Livermore
Livermore, ME
3 inspections $9,100
Town of Stockton Springs
Stockton Springs, ME
5 inspections $9,100
Paulsboro Volunteer Fire Association
Paulsboro, NJ
2 inspections $9,100
East Greenwich Fire & Rescue (Building)
Clarksboro, NJ
2 inspections $9,100

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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 New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances have? ▼
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,100.
How many OSHA inspections has New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances had? ▼
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-28 and the most recent on 2016-03-16. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances? ▼
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances has been assessed $9,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances has 1 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 New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances operate in? ▼
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 926150). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances ranks #37,777 (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 New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurances's total OSHA penalty of $9,100 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, East Greenwich Fire & Rescue (Building) in Clarksboro, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $9,100 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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